§ Mrs. Ray MichieTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what representations he has received regarding the consultation exercise into tourist boards in Scotland concerning the proposed new board covering Argyll and Bute; what suggestions have been made with regard to the geography of that tourist board area; when he expects the conclusion of the exercise; and if he will make a statement.
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonThe Scottish tourist board has submitted a recommendation on a new area tourist board structure to my right hon. Friend. This is being considered carefully and an announcement will be made in due course.