§ Mr. Ernie Rossasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what have been the individual amounts of money given by local government authorities in Scotland in helping to establish BBC community radio services.
§ Mr. Alexander FletcherI understand that the Western Isles islands council has contributed towards the cost of setting up a BBC community radio station based in Stornoway. The provision of such assistance is a matter between the council and the BBC, and I have no information on the detailed arrangements.