§ Mr. Craigenasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what response he has received so far to the recommendations in the Pack, Munn and Dunning Reports; and what further consultation he proposes on the report.
§ Mr. McElhoneMy right hon. Friend invited submission of comments on the Pack Report by 30th November 1977 and on the Munn and Dunning Reports by 31st March 1978. Although a large number of comments have been received on the Pack Report, comments are awaited from some bodies which wish to consider the report in conjunction with the Munn and Dunning reports. The Munn and Dunning reports have generated much discussion and debate since they were published last September, and were discussed at a conference which I initiated in Dundee in November; a few formal comments have been received but the great majority are not expected until March. My right hon. Friend will consider whether there should be further consultation on the three reports in the light of his examination of all the comments received.