§ Mr. Welshasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what consultation has taken place with Scottish local government authorities with regard to Common Market plans for European union by 1980.
§ Mr. William RossThere are no agreed plans in the Community for European union by 1980. Mr. Leo Tindemans, the Prime Minister of Belgium, is currently preparing a report on European union for the EEC Heads of Government. During a visit to Scotland on 1st July this year he met, among others, representatives of the Convention of Scotitsh Local Authorities.