To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, pursuant to his answer of 27 January 1998, Official Report, column 179, if he will make a further statement in respect of the Skye Bridge, with special reference to (a) the Bank of America at present holding title to the shares, (b) the subsequent ownership of Skye Bridge Ltd and (c) the effective control of the company. [31929]

The answer of 27 January, to which the hon. Member refers, was a comprehensive and accurate explanation of the arrangements between Skye Bridge Ltd. and the Bank of America. I have nothing further to add.