HC Deb 02 May 1989 vol 152 c150

Lords amendment: No. 10, in page 12, line 11, at end insert— () Section 30(2)(b) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1975;

Mr. John Patten

I beg to move, That this House doth agree with the Lords in the said amendment.

The amendment corrects an omission in schedule 1 and inserts in the schedule a reference to the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1975.

Mr. Dalyell

Why was it omitted? Was the Scottish Office not consulted?

Mr. Patten

It was a mistake for which I take full responsibility.

Question put and agreed to.

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