Mr. Ron Brownasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what recent representations he has received from Lothian regional council about the number of projects approved under the 1986–87 urban aid programme; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. AncramLothian regional council wrote to the Scottish Development Department on 10 June expressing disappointment at the number of projects approved under the urban programme for a start in 1986–87. Th council has also written to all Members of Parliament in Lothian urging that they press the Secretary of State to reconsider the decisions on the council's applications. A meeting between officials is likely to take place in early July.