HC Deb 11 December 1985 vol 88 c687W
10. Sir Hector Monro

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he has had any discussions with Rural Forum about Her Majesty's Government's rural policy for Scotland; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Younger

The chairman of Rural Forum has written to me in support of the recommendation by the Scottish Affairs Committee for a rural development fund for Scotland. I have assured him that the forum's views will be taken into account in the Government's continuing consideration of this matter.