§ Mr. Sillarsasked the Lord President of the Council (1) if his officials, in preparing the legislation on devolution, had discussions with officials of EEC institutions;
(2) if the Government have formally or informally discussed the subject of devolution for Scotland and Wales with EEC institutions or bodies or with any of the United Kingdom's partner Governments.
§ Mr. John SmithNo such discussions have taken place, but other EEC Governments are, of course, aware of our general approach on devolution.