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Mr. Gordon Brown
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if, in relation to the special grants programme operated by his Department, he has authorised a review of the excercise of powers to grant-aid to voluntary conservation bodies in Scotland.
Mr. Ancram
Yes. It should be noted, however, that the Scottish Development Department does not operate a special grants programme of the kind described by the hon. Member.