§ Mr. SalmondTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what representations he has received concerning the transfer of(a) personnel and (b) responsibilities from his Department's energy division to Scotland; and what plans he has to make such a transfer. [5112]
§ Mr. EggarIn addition to those representations made by the hon. Member for Banff and Buchan, I have received representations from Grampian regional council and the city of Aberdeen district council about the scope for transferring additional jobs and responsibilities to the Department of Trade and Industry's oil and gas office in Aberdeen. A review of the current staffing position is taking place and, once this is complete, I will meet with representatives of the councils.