§ 12. Mr. RobathanTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what discussions he has had with the European Union regarding future financial assistance for the highlands and islands. [21723]
§ Mr. MacdonaldMy right hon. Friend met Commissioner Wulf-Mathies on 8 January 1998 and 9 October 1997, Commissioner Flynn on 1 December and President Santer on 18 September 1997. Discussion of European Structural Funds formed part of the agenda on all occasions.