§ Mr. Bruce-Gardyneasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what request he has received from the Establishment Department of Glasgow Corporation for a meeting to discuss difficulties encountered in recruiting and retaining staff as a result of the Government's pay standstill; and what reply he has sent.
§ Mr. RossI have just received this request for an early meeting with myself or one of my Ministerial colleagues at the Scottish Office and will be replying to it very soon.