§ Mr. Allan StewartTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what information he has received from Touche Ross and Co. concerning the financial management of the Western Scottish bus company; and if he will make a statement.
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonNone. Touche Ross and Co. has not been appointed to advise the Secretary of State or the Scottish transport group on matters concerning the management of the Scottish Bus Group subsidiaries or their privatisation.
§ Mr. Allan StewartTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what information he has received from the Scottish Bus Group concerning recent management resignations from the Western Scottish bus company; and if he will make a statement.
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonThe management of Western Scottish Omnibuses Ltd. is a matter for the Scottish transport group and the company concerned. My right hon. and learned Friend is, however, aware that two second-level management staff have recently resigned from Western Scottish Omnibuses Ltd. Their reasons for doing so are a matter between the individuals concerned and the company.