§ 58. Mr. David Steelasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what representations he has received about the reduction in the number of registration districts; and what replies he has sent.
§ Mr. RossI have received objections to nineteen out of forty-five amalgamation schemes. In thirteen of these cases the objectors were informed that, having given careful consideration to the scheme and to their representations, I had decided that I should not be justified in withholding approval of the scheme or modifying it. In a further five cases the objectors were informed that I had approved the scheme subject to modifications to meet their wishes. In the remaining case a public local inquiry has been held and no decision has yet been taken.