§ Mr. SalmondTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry when she will reply to the letter of 15 October from the hon. Member for Banff and Buchan regarding his constituent, Mr. A. Downie of Whitehills. [141743]
§ Mr. Mike O'BrienThe delay in replying to the letter has been caused by the need for several Government departments and agencies to be consulted on preparing a response. I hope to be able to reply shortly.