HC Deb 02 February 1976 vol 904 c402W
Mr. Michael Clark Hutchison

asked the Lord President of the Council if he will give directions that no time or energy is to be consumed by Government Departments about planning of arrangements for a Scottish Assembly until such an Assembly is approved by Parliament.

Mr. Edward Short

No. Forward planning is essential if there is to be a prompt and smooth implementation of the Government's final devolution proposals.

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