§ Mr. Peter DuncanTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what discussions he has had with the Scottish Executive on the remit of his Commission on the Scottish Parliament. [165983]
§ Mr. DarlingThe remit for the commission on boundary differences and voting systems was discussed with the First Minister before it was finalised.
§ Mr. Peter DuncanTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what budget has been set for the operating costs of his Commission on the Scottish Parliament. [165984]
§ Mr. Darlingbudget for the commission on boundary differences and voting systems will be set during the course of this year. The financial provision will come from within current Scotland Office resources.