§ 14. Mr. GrayTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will set up an inquiry to investigate the conduct of the Scottish parliamentary and local government elections. [87527]
§ Dr. ReidMy officials will be undertaking a review of the general conduct of the elections with returning officers and others. I am aware of some specific problems on 6 May which are already under investigation by the appropriate authorities and are being acted upon. I do not at the moment see any need for further investigation. From 1 July, conduct of local government elections will be a matter for the Scottish Parliament.