HL Deb 27 May 1999 vol 601 cc104-5WA
Lord Mackay of Ardbrecknish

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether the Secretary of State for Scotland will continue to be the lead Forestry Minister for the United Kingdom after 1 July. [HL2545]

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Scottish Office (Lord Sewel)

My right honourable friend the Secretary of State for Scotland will be making an announcement on this shortly.