Scottish Economic Planning Council (Hansard, 19 November 1969)

HC Deb 19 November 1969 vol 791 cc1288-9 1288

§ 6. Mr. Gordon Campbell
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will now vacate the position of Chairman of the Scottish Economic Planning Council.

§ Mr. Ross
No, Sir.

§ Mr. Campbell
That is a not unexpected answer. If this is an advisory and not an executive body, does it make sense for the Secretary of State to continue to be in the chair and thus appear to be giving advice to himself?

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§ Mr. Ross
It is far better that I should be there and get the advice directly. This makes for clarity and speed in communicating the advice.