§ Mr. Norman Hoggasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if the decision by the Scottish Tourist Board to give financial assistance to the redevelopment of Butlins holiday centre at Ayr was subject to ministerial approval; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. LangMinisterial approval was given to the Scottish tourist board's financial assistance of £1.2 million to the re-development of the Butlin's site at the Heads of Ayr. Investment decisions of this scale demonstrate growing confidence in the tourism industry in Scotland. The private sector commitment is essential if such developments are to proceed. The government is pleased to be able to bring such projects—with clear economic benefits—to fruition with financial support through the Scottish tourist board.
§ Mr. Norman Hoggasked the Secretary of State for Scotland when he last met the chairman of the Scottish Tourist Board: and what subjects were discussed.
§ Mr. LangMy right hon. and learned Friend last met the Chairman of the Scottish tourist board at Scotland's travel fair on 6 May. My noble Friend the Minister of State regularly meets the chairman to discuss tourism policy and strategic issues of importance to the industry.
§ Mr. Norman Hoggasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will list the members of the Scottish Tourist Board, stating the date of their original appointment, the date of their present appointment and when their current term of office expires.
§ Mr. LangThe information is as follows:
distributing 800,000 leaflets, dealing with Her Majesty's Government's proposals for school boards will be borne wholly by his Department: and if he will make a statement;
(2) what was the total cost of preparing, printing and distributing 800,000 leaflets dealing with Her Majesty's Government's proposals for school boards in Scotland.
§ Mr. Michael ForsythThe total cost of printing and distribution was £23,225. This will be met from Scottish Office votes.
§ Mr. Norman Hoggasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many children are receiving free school meals in each of the education authorities in Scotland, expressed as a percentage of the total number of children taking school meals.
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§ Mr. Michael ForsythThe information taken from the annual census of school meals undertaken in January 1987 is set out in the table.
Number of Children receiving free meals as a percentage of the total number of children taking school meals Region Per cent. Borders 24.0 Central 46.6 Dumfries and Galloway 24.3 Fife 40.2 Grampian 20.0 Highland 31.7 Lothian 30.4 Strathclyde 56.8 Tayside 37.2 Orkney 25.4 Shetland 10.0 Western Isles 42.6 Scotland 43.5