HC Deb 04 July 1979 vol 969 c596W
20. Mr. Grimond

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland when he hopes to initiate talks on the future government of Scotland; and with whom he hopes to conduct such talks.

Mr. Younger

My right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and I have begun discussions with parties in the House which are represented in Scotland, on an individual basis. We hope that these preliminary discussions will very shortly lead to the establishment of all-party talks.