Munn and Dunning Reports

HC Deb 24 May 1979 vol 967 c262W

Mr. Ernie Ross

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement on the recommendations made in the Munn and Dunning reports.

Mr. Alexander Fletcher

My right hon. Friend has already made known during the course of the debate on the Gracious Speech his intention to consider as quickly as possible the question of further action on the reports of the Munn and Dunning committees. His consideration will be influenced by the comments which various bodies will be making on the "Proposals for Action" published in February of this year by my predecessor. Comments were requested by 31 May, but I understand that some of the bodies will not be able to comment by that date. My right hon. Friend therefore does not expect to make a statement until later in the summer.