§ Mr. George Robertsonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many extra staff he estimates will be employed by the Lands Commission as a result of its new role proposed in the Tenants' Rights Etc. (Scotland) Bill.
§ Mr. RifkindThe Tenants' Rights Etc. (Scotland) Bill does not concern the Lands Commission. The explanatory and financial memorandum to the Bill states that the Bill may have manpower implications for the Lands Tribunal for Scotland; but any such implications would be minimal and would be offset against planned savings.