§ Mr. WelshTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many of the respondents to the consultation paper, "Investing For Our Future", favoured the options outlined therein by each category from(a) to (g); and if he will make a statement.
§ Sir Hector Monro[holding answer 14 July 1993]: Most of the 4,834 correspondents did not specify a preference for any particular option. Of those who did, 182 preferred option (a), 61 preferred option (b), 13 preferred option (c), 64 preferred option (d), 23 preferred option (e), 15 preferred option (f) and nine preferred option (g). An analysis of the responses to the consultation paper is contained in the summary of responses which was published by my right hon. Friend on 8 July.