§ Mr. Donald Stewartasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will take steps to arrange for provosts for Scottish burghs to be retained as suggested by the Minister for Local Government and Development for small and ancient English burghs.
§ Mr. Gordon CampbellThis is a matter which is still under discussion with those concerned. Among the possibilities being considered is whether the chairmen of the new district councils, in appropriate cases, should have the title of provost.