§ 22. Mr. Home RobertsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many people currently serving on quangos in Scotland are appointed by him; and how many further appointments would be required if the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Bill were to be implemented.
§ Mr. LangThe number of people serving on bodies sponsored by my Department and appointed by the Secretary of State for Scotland, as at 1 September 1993, was 1,472. This excludes children's panel members. The Local Government etc. (Scotland) Bill makes provision for the establishment of a number of public bodies and the abolition of a number of others—such as the Scottish Valuation Advisory Council and many area tourist boards. It is too early to say what the overall effect will be.