asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the annual budget of the public relations department of the Scottish Development Agency; and how many people it employs.

The budget for the current financial year is £660,000 and the department employs nine staff.

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland why the Scottish Development Agency put out to private public relations consultants the arranging of the ceremony of the declaration of continuing commitment to the east end of Glasgow; and what was the total cost of this event.

I shall reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.