§ Mr. John Evansasked the Lord President of the Council (1) what discussions he has had with trade unions which have members throughout the United Kingdom about the potential effects on their organisations of the establishment of separate assemblies for Scotland and Wales;
19W(2) what discussions he has had with industry and commerce which have branches throughout the United Kingdom about the likely effects on their businesses of the establishment of separate assemblies for Scotland and Wales.
§ Mr. Edward ShortThe right time for discussion with interests involved will be after publication of the Government's forthcoming White Paper when it will be possible to consider the Government's devolution proposals as a whole.