HC Deb 10 February 1971 vol 811 c525
44. Mr. William Hamilton

asked the Lord President of the Council why he has not yet moved for the appointment of the Select Committee on Scottish Affairs; and if he will treat this as a matter of urgency.

Mr. Whitelaw

I appreciate the hon. Member's concern at the delay. The Committee will be set up as soon as possible.

Mr. Hamilton

Why has there been this delay in setting up this Committee? Is it not because the Government do not have enough Scottish Tory Members to man it? Does the right hon. Gentleman recognise that if he puts zombies from the other place on the Committee, it will meet with violent opposition from Opposition Members?

Mr. Whitelaw

Any delays which there may have been have not been because there are not enough of my hon. Friends to serve on the Committee.