§ Mr. WallaceTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many representations he has received regarding the reduction in grant to the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Michael Forsyth[holding answer 27 May 1988]: I have received 64 representations, most of which clearly derive from contacts initiated by the council itself. I refer the hon. Member to the reply given to the hon. Member for Renfrew, West and Inverclyde (Mr. Graham) on Tuesday 12 April at column 46.