§ Mr. SalmondTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many Scottish local authorities have adopted environmental charters; if he will list them; and if he will make a statement.
§ Sir Hector MonroThis information is not held centrally. However, we are aware that a growing number of authorities are publishing charters covering environmental services. I hope that the model local environment charter for Scotland which I launched on 5 October will encourage more authorities to follow suit.