HC Deb 08 April 1981 vol 2 cc292-3W
25. Mr. Donald Stewart

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement on progress with the European Economic Community integrated development programme for the Western Isles.

Mr. Younger

The Council of Ministers has now approved the proposal for a development programme for the Western Isles. My Department, in consultation with the Western Isles islands council and other authorities active in the area, is well ahead with the arrangements for the preparation of the programme which has to be submitted to Brussels for approval before any developments can take place.