§ Mr. WallaceTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland when Ministers last met the Chairman of Highlands and Islands Airports Ltd; and what subjects were discussed. [39493]
§ Mr. DewarMinisters meet the Chairman of Highlands and Islands Airports Ltd. from time to time to discuss a variety of issues. The last meeting was on 22 September 1997 when operational and financial matters were discussed.
§ Mr. WallaceTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will list(a) the date of appointment of each member of Highlands and Islands Airports Ltd. and (b) the expiry date of each member's appointment. [39492]
§ Mr. DewarThe appointment dates of the Board Members of Highlands and Islands Airports Ltd. are as follows:
Date first appointed Date appointed expires Peter J. Grant CBE, Chairman (part-time) 17 March 1993 28 February 2001 Robert Macleod, Managing Director (full-time) 9 June 1997 8 June 2000 W. Francis Hamilton, Member (part-time) 1 June 1995 31 July 1998 William K. Semple, Member (part-time) 17 April 1991 31 March 1999