HC Deb 11 June 1990 vol 174 c9W
Mr. John D. Taylor

To ask the Prime Minister which Minister is responsible for matters relating to the Isle of Rockall.

The Prime Minister

In terms of the Island of Rockall Act 1972 as read with the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973, Rockall is part of the Western Isles Islands area. It forms part of the Crown Estates. The responsibilities of my right hon. and learned Friend the Secretary of State extend to Rockall as to the rest of Scotland.