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Highlands And Islands Development Board

Volume 805: debated on Thursday 5 November 1970

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asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will name each member of the Highlands and Islands Development Board, stating in each case whether they are part-time or full-time board members, and giving details of their salaries from the board, and their previous industrial experience.

Following is the information:

£
Chairman (full-time)
Sir Andrew Gilchrist, K.C.M.G.8,250
Deputy Chairman (full-time)
Sir James Mackay, K.B.E., C.B.6,640
Members (full-time)
Mr. Prophet Smith5,640
Mr. Alexander Forsyth5,640
Members (part-time)
Mr. J. S. Grant. C.B.E750*
Col. H. A. C. Mackenzie, O.B.E., M.C., T.D.1,520
Mr. J. M. Raffan1,520
Mr. Forsyth, Mr. Grant, Col. Mackenzie and Mr. Raffan have previous business experience.
* In addition Mr. Grant receives a salary as Chairman of the Crofters Commission.