§ 19. Mr. Willisasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he has yet received the Report of the Working Party on the Administrative Relationship between Central Departments and Scottish Local Authorities.
§ Mr. J. N. BrowneYes, Sir. My noble Friend the Minister of State discussed the Report with the local authority associations on 11th April. My right hon. Friend is considering what further action is required in the light of the views expressed at that meeting.
§ Mr. WillisIn view of the many speeches we have heard about the great freedom to be conferred upon local authorities, may I ask whether the hon. Gentleman will publish this Report?
§ Mr. BrowneNo, Sir, but there will be a White Paper.
§ Mr. T. FraserWhy is this Report, to which so much reference has been made in debate and discussion, not to he published?
§ Mr. BrowneThe Report is a confidential, domestic document and is not suitable for publication in its present form.