§ Mr. BakerTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement on the introduction of a green transport plan for his Department. [82842]
§ Mr. MacdonaldMy right hon. Friend is finalising a green transport plan for Victoria Quay, Edinburgh for discussion with staff representatives. This plan will cover around 1,400 civil servants, almost 40 per cent. of the total Scottish Office core staff. Further site-specific plans will be developed for the remainder of Scottish Officer headquarters buildings.
From 1 July 1999, this will be a matter for the Scottish Parliament.