§ 23. Mr. Stephen O'BrienTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland when she will next visit Galloway and Upper Nithsdale to discuss the rural economy with representatives from the farming industry. [51369]
§ Mrs. LiddellI visited Dumfries on two occasions last year to discuss the local rural economy. I have at present no plans to visit Galloway and Upper Nithsdale.
§ 24. Mr. FrancoisTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what recent discussions she has had with rural businesses in Scotland regarding the aggregate tax. [51370]
§ Mr. FoulkesI met with the British Aggregates Association on 21 January to discuss issues relating to the aggregates tax and rural business in Scotland.