§ 26. Mr. T. HENDERSONasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many parish councils in Scotland have written to him protesting against the proposals contained in the Government's Local Government (Scotland) Bill, and how many in favour?
§ Sir J. GILM0URTwenty parish councils have written opposing the proposals generally and 79 have written opposing the transfer of the powers of parish councils to county councils. Three parish councils have written in favour of the proposals.
§ 27. Mr. HENDERSONasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many educational authorities in Scotland have written to him protesting against the pro- 218 posals contained in the Government's Local Government (Scotland) Bill; and how many in favour?
§ Sir J. GILMOURI have received representations against the transfer of the powers of education authorities to county councils from 18 education authorities, and in favour from one.