§ Mr. Home RobertsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will extend the time limit beyond the end of October for applications for aid for fishing ports (EC ref. 4028/86), notified by his Department to regional councils, harbour authorities and producer organisations in Scotland on 14 October; and if he will seek to ensure that future advice on such matters is made available in Scotland at the same time as it is issued in other countries.
§ Mr. Michael Forsyth[holding answer 31 October 1988]: Consideration will be given to replies lodged with the Department after 31 October 1988 and prior to a bid being lodged with the Commission. Where it is within the control of the Department every effort is made to provide such advice at the earliest opportunity.