HC Deb 19 May 1975 vol 892 cc236-7W
Mr. Robin F. Cook

asked the Lord President of the Council if he will list the members of the Scottish Universities Committee of the Privy Council, and state the number in attendance required for a quorum.

Mr. Edward Short

The present members of the Scottish Universities Committee of the Privy Council are the Secretary of State for Scotland, the Lord Justice General, the Lord Justice Clerk, the Lord Advocate, the Chancellor of the University of Edinburgh, Lord Guest, Lord Strathclyde, Lord Avonside, Lord Craigton, Mr. Arthur Woodburn, Mr. Thomas Fraser and myself. Three members constitute a quorum.

Mr. Robin F. Cook

asked the Lord President of the Council what provision is made for objectors to an ordinance under the Universities (Scotland) Act 1966 to be heard by the appropriate committee of the Privy Council.

Mr. Edward Short

There is no statutory provision for the making of objections to the Scottish Universities Committee of the Privy Council against ordinances under the Universities (Scotland) Act 1966, but the committee would consider any written representations made to it against a particular ordinance.

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