§ Mr. Chris Smithasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what criteria were used by the Countryside Commission for Scotland in selecting consultants to carry out an environmental study of existing skiing areas; what firm has been selected; and for what reasons.
§ Mr. AncramThe placing of contracts with consultants, under the powers given to commission research in the Countryside (Scotland) Act 1967, is a matter for decision by the Countryside Commission for Scotland without reference to me. I am therefore asking the chairman of the commission to write to the hon. Member with the information as soon as possible.