Advisory Group on Commercial Property Development

HC Deb 16 December 1975 vol 902 cc624-5W

Mr. Welsh

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment (1) what Scottish consultation and representation there was on the Advisory Group on Commercial Property Development;

(2) how often the Advisory Group on Commercial Property Development met; how often it met in Scotland; and what Scottish evidence it took.

Mr. John Silkin

The group was appointed to advise the Secretary of State for the Environment, though because of the wider relevance of its work the Scottish and Welsh Offices have been kept in touch. Its members were selected for the individual contribution which each could make; none is based in Scotland. Between February and August, the group met 13 times, and in addition members of the group had 23 meetings to consult other bodies and individuals. All these meetings were held in London. No evidence was received from Scottish bodies.