§ Mr. Brothertonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is his estimate of the staff that will be needed to run the Scottish Airport Authority after the setting up of the Scottish Assembly; and what will be the cost to public funds.
§ Mr. Clinton DavisI have been asked to reply.
The future arrangements for British Airports Authority airports in Scotland will be discussed with the Scottish
170Wgrants; comparable figures for earlier years could only be obtained at disproportionate cost.
Administration. I cannot predict the result of these discussions or their effect on staffing levels or costs.