§ Mr. SalmondTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what plans he has to implement review procedures within Scottish Enterprise to ensure that board members who also lead consultancy firms are not favoured in the awarding of consultancy contracts; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Stewart[holding answer 14 December 1992]: There are already in place within Scottish Enterprise procedures for ensuring that board members do not become involved in the consideration of matters in which they have a financial or commercial interest. These procedures, the rigorous operation of which is supported by the board, apply to the award of consultancy and similar contracts as well as to other business.