§ 30. Mr. Wolrige-Gordonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he will now set up a single negotiating body for the Probation Service; and if he will make a statement.
§ Lady TweedsmuirMy right hon. Friend and the Home Secretary will shortly be writing to the parties concerned inviting them to consider the establishment of Great Britain negotiating machinery.
§ Mr. Wolrige-GordonThis matter has been subject to considerable delay. Can my noble Friend say whether the Government are in favour of Great Britain negotiating machinery?
§ Lady TweedsmuirThey are in favour.