§ 63. Mr. Gordon Campbellasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether the nature of the proposed commission on the constitution will admit of eligibility for membership of an English, Scottish or Welsh judge.
§ Mr. CallaghanYes. Judges have often served on Royal Commissions appointed by the Crown.
§ 68. Mr. William Hamiltonasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he is yet in a position to announce the terms of reference and the 142W names of the members of the proposed commission on the constitution; how soon he expects it to commence its work; and when he anticipates its report.
§ Mr. CallaghanThe Commission will be set up and its terms of reference settled when the effective consultation, foreshadowed in the Gracious Speech, has taken place. I would hope to see it begin work soon, and would wish to discuss with the Chairman a timetable for its work.