§ Mr. G. Campbellasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether the conditions of appointment of part-time members of a new town development corporation in Scotland require them to abstain 96W from making political speeches or from other political activity on matters affecting the work of that corporation; and what steps are taken to ensure that such requirements are complied with.
§ Mr. RossEvery member of a new town corporation in Scotland receives, with his Instrument of Appointment, a memorandum of guidance on political activities which includes a provision that, on matters affecting the work of his corporation, a member should not normally make political speeches on engage in other political activities.
Members are invited to consult me if they are in any doubt about the application of the rules to their particular circumstances.