§ 26. Mr. David Steelasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Common- 906 wealth Affairs whether, in the interests of promoting firmer Scottish-European relationships, he will make a grant to the Scottish co-ordinating committee of local authorities.
§ Mr. KershawHer Majesty's Government, while welcoming closer relationships between local authorities in this country and Europe, consider that the interests of Scottish local authorities are fully covered by the existing procedures and in organisations such as the Joint Twinning Committee.
§ Mr. SteelDo not the Government think that this organisation in Scotland, which is helping to arrange further twinning between Scotland and Europe, is worthy of Government support? It is particularly helping to bridge the physical gap between Scotland and Europe, which is very important.
§ Mr. KershawI am not sure whether the hon. Gentleman is referring to the same body. He has in mind perhaps the Scottish Co-ordinating Committee. We have not had an application from that committee. If we do receive an application we will think about it.