§ Mr. Welshasked the Secretary of State for Scotland (1) what Scottish official representation attended the States-General of European Municipalities in Vienna; and in what capacity;
(2) what Scottish representation exists on the Council of European Municipalities; and whether he has any plans for encouraging and developing Scottish connections with this council.
§ Mr. William RossI understand that the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities nominates a representative to the executive of the British section of the council. It is not for me to produce specific plans for the development of international contacts by the Convention. One representative of the then Association of County Councils in Scotland and two individual councillors attended the biennial congress of the council in Vienna, in April.