Written question asked by Baroness Michie of Gallanach (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 9 February 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 February 1999. It was answered by Calum Macdonald (Labour) on Monday, 22 February 1999 on behalf of the Scottish Office.

Scottish Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, if he has responded to the request from the UN for an explanation of the licensing of oil developments around St. Kilda; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mrs. Ray Michie: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he has responded to the request from the UN for an explanation of the licensing of oil developments around St. Kilda; and if he will make a statement. [70868] Mr. Macdonald: I have been asked to reply. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has asked that we respond to the request by 15 April and we shall comply with that timetable.

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