§ Mr. GrocottTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what guidelines he follows in determining which journalists are invited to press briefings by his Department.
§ Mr. RifkindThis depends upon the matter under discussion.
Expenditure claimed for Grant Aid in 1987–88 Fire Authority Date of first appointment Total expenditure reported Grant aid paid £ £ Central 21 June 1985 27,317 27,317 Dumfries and Galloway 1 July 1987 33,393 33,393 Fife 4 July 1986 21,450 21.450 Grampian 15 May 1985 20,694 20.694 Highland and Islands 4 July 1985 36,249 36.249 Lothian and Borders 3 February 1985 46,870 46,870 Strathclyde 30 November 1987 16.714 16.714 Tayside 19 March 1985 32.677 32.677
§ Mr. IngramTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland when he last met the chairman and chief executives of the Scottish new towns; and if he will make a statement on the items discussed at the meeting.
§ Mr. LangI met the chairman and chief executives of the Scottish new town development corporations on Thursday 1 June 1989, when we discussed a range of matters concerning the new towns.