§ 16. Mr. Russell Johnstonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what progress he is able to report on the introduction of a road equivalent tariff to the Scottish islands.
§ Mr. RifkindMy right hon. Friend is not yet ready to make a statement. The responses to the consultation paper issued last year have brought out a range of widely differing views which require careful examination. Meanwhile, my right hon. Friend announced on 17 February further substantial increases in Government assistance towards the island shipping services.