Highlands (Development).

Oral Answers to Questions — Scotland. – in the House of Commons at on 14 June 1938.

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Mr. Davidson:

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he will in the near future convene a conference of Highland local authorities in Scotland to consider the general economic and agricultural development of the Highlands?

Photo of Mr John Colville Mr John Colville , Midlothian and Peeblesshire Northern

The Report of the Highlands and Islands Sub-Committee of the Economic Committee of the Scottish Development Council will, I hope, be received in the near future. Until I have had an opportunity of examining it, I think it would be premature to consider the hon. Member's suggestion.

Mr. Davidson:

Will the right hon. Gentleman keep in mind the fact that many Highland local authorities are completely dissatisfied with the operations of this committee; and will he convene a conference of these local authorities in order that they may, at least, have an opportunity of stating their case?

Photo of Mr John Colville Mr John Colville , Midlothian and Peeblesshire Northern

I have noted the hon. Member's point. I think it would be wise, in the first instance, to see the report of the committee which should come to hand soon.

Mr. Davidson:

Will it be circulated to Members of the House?

Photo of Mr Frederick Macquisten Mr Frederick Macquisten , Argyll

What good can they do if Highland Members appeal to the House to prevent good industries from being established in the Highlands?

Mr. Davidson:

Whisky?