§ Mr. Michael Forsythasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether his Department maintains, or supports the maintenance of, any office or personnel abroad.
§ Mr. YoungerMy Department, and the Scottish Development Agency, through Locate in Scotland are responsible for the operation, running and financing of an office in Brussels and four offices in the United States of America to promote the attraction of inward investment. A total of eight development executives and the necessary support staff are employed in these offices. In addition my Department pays salary costs of two members of staff on secondment to the European Commission.