HC Deb 10 February 1969 vol 777 cc855-6
6. Mr. Gordon Campbell

asked the Paymaster-General what consultations she has had in Scotland on questions of devolution.

Mrs. Hart

I have had no formal consultations.

Mr. Campbell

As the Prime Minister indicated, though in very vague terms, that this was one of the Paymaster-General's main subjects, can the right hon. Lady tell the House when she intends to consult anyone in Scotland?

Mrs. Hart

I think the hon. Gentleman will be very well aware that I work in the closest possible co-operation with my right hon. Friends the Secretaries of State for Scotland and Wales. If formal consultations seem helpful at any stage, we shall have them. I think the hon. Gentleman will also agree that the Reports of the Wheatley and Maud Commissions will clearly be of great benefit to us when they appear in assisting our consideration of this issue.