HC Deb 17 April 1989 vol 151 cc71-2W
Mr. Wilson

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he is in a position to make an announcement on compensation for storm damage to be paid to Scottish local authorities and others.

Mr. Lang

My right hon. and learned Friend wrote to Highland regional and Inverness district councils on 10 February requesting detailed reports of flood damage and extra costs incurred. Highland region replied on 6 March and Inverness district on 6 April. All district councils were asked to report costs incurred in dealing with the effects of

Highlands Health Board
Name Date of first appointment Nominated by
Members appointed to 31 March 1991
Mr. G. Bruce 1 April 1987 Caithness Local Health Council
Mr. M. Cumming 1 April 1987 Scottish Trades Union Congress
Dr. R. S. C. Ferguson 1 April 1985 BMA: Local Medical Committee
Mrs. C. B. Fraser 1 April 1987 Ross and Cromarty District Council: Council of Voluntary Services
Dr. C. A. S. Galloway 1 April 1987 BMA: Royal College of Surgeons
Mr. W. G. Johnston 1 April 1983 Sutherland Local Health Council
Mrs. V. MacIver 1 April 1987 Ross and Cromarty District Council
Mr. A. K. Robertson 1 April 1987 Area Dental Committee of Highland Health Board
Mrs. C. Thomson 1 April 1987 Ross and Cromarty Local Health Council
Members appointed to 31 March 1983
Mrs. H. E. Betts-Brown 1 April 1985 Highland Health Board
Mr. J. Forbes, JP 1 April 1989 Lord Sanderson
Mr. J. G. Ligertwood 1 April 1989 Highland Health Board
Mr. B. A. Merchant 22 June 1981 Highland Health Board
Mrs. S. M. C. South 1 April 1985 Highland Health Board
Mrs. S. G. H. Stone 1 April 1989 Ross and Cromarty District Council

the storm on housing. The information received from these and other sources is now being assessed. My right hon. and learned Friend hopes to make a statement shortly.