HC Deb 31 March 1953 vol 513 cc1022-3
39. Captain Duncan

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what action he proposes to take on the First Report of the Scottish Local Government Law Consolidation Committee and the Draft of the Local Government (Public Order) (Scotland) Bill, which has been prepared by the Committee.

The Joint Under-Secretary of State for Scotland (Commander T. D. Galbraith)

The Committee's Report and their draft of a Local Government (Public Order) (Scotland) Bill were referred as soon as they were published, to the Scottish Local Authority Associations and their comments are awaited.

40. Captain Duncan

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what action he proposes to take on the Second Report of the Scottish Local Government Law Consolidation Committee and the Draft of a Burial and Cremation (Scotland) Bill, which has been prepared by the Committee.

Commander Galbraith

The Report and draft Bill have been published so that they may be considered by interested parties. The Scottish Local Authority Associations and other bodies have been asked for their observations, which my right hon. Friend will consider when received.

Captain Duncan

With regard to the draft Bills, does my right hon. and gallant Friend intend to introduce consolidation legislation, and, if so. as it will be new, what will the procedure be?

Commander Galbraith

That is rather a different question from the one on the Order Paper.