§ Mr. Wallaceasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the total cost to public funds of the inquiry into the functions and powers of the islands councils, under the chairmanship of Sir David Montgomery.
§ Mr. AncramThe travel costs and other expenses of the committee of inquiry amounted to £8,683. It is not possible to identify separately the costs incurred by my Department in supplying general secretarial and support services, or by other public bodies giving evidence.