§ Mr. Ernie Rossasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement on the future of the O grade; and if he has reached any conclusions on the recommendations of the Munn and Dunning reports.
§ Mr. Alexander FletcherThe future of the SCE O grade will depend on what changes in assessment practices and procedures the Government decide to make in the light of the recommendations of the Munn and Dunning reports. I hope to announce the Government's intentions towards the reports soon.