HC Deb 13 May 1947 vol 437 c124W
5. Mr. Willis

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what steps are being taken to continue the work of codification of the local government law of Scotland.

Mr. Westwood

A Local Government (Scotland) Bill consolidating the law in regard to various aspects of local government is at present before Parliament. I am anxious that consolidation in regard to other aspects of local government, as well as in other fields, should proceed as quickly as staff and other circumstances permit, and I am considering, in consultation with my right hon. and learned Friend the Lord Advocate, what arrangements can be made towards this end.

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