§ Mr. FoulkesTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what is his policy in relation to his Department's non-departmental public bodies(a) consulting with hon. Members on developments in their constituencies and (b) inviting hon. Members to events within their constituencies; what advice or guidance he (i) has given and (ii) proposes to issue on these matters; and if he will make a statement. [3034]
§ Mr. Michael ForsythI have given no specific advice to non-departmental public bodies on these issues. I would, however, expect them to observe the normal courtesies in relation to matters in hon. Members' constituencies.