§ Mr. David MarshallTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will extend the time scale for submissions on the programme for partnership area monitoring and evaluation guidance notes issued by the Scottish Office; and if he will make a statement. [2682]
§ Mr. ChisholmI have no plans to do so. It is important for partnerships to put in place effective monitoring and evaluation systems as soon as possible, and they have accordingly been asked to submit monitoring and evaluation plans, together with annual reports, by the end of this month.