§ 24. Mr. Nigel Griffithsasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will extend the consultation period for consideration of his Department's document "Scottish Homes"; and if he will make a statement.
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonNo. We have allowed nearly four months, to 31 August, for comments to be offered on our proposals for Scottish homes and we wish to make early progress, taking account of such comments.