§ Mr. MacCormickasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what recent representations he has had from political parties regarding the transfer of responsibi- 8W lity for elections from sheriffs to local authorities.
§ Mr. Harry EwingNone, following the earlier comments received from political parties and others in response to a consultative paper issued by my Department.
§ Mr. MacCormickasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he intends to introduce legislation for the transfer of responsibility for elections from sheriffs to local authorities.
§ Mr. Harry EwingAs indicated in the reply to my hon. Friend, the Member for Glasgow, Pollok (Mr. White) on 14th May last, the Government intend to introduce such legislation as soon as possible.—[Vol. 911, c.295–6.]