§ Q25. Mr. Wigleyasked the Prime Minister what progress has been made with the setting up of elected assemblies for Scotland, Northern Ireland or Wales.
§ The Prime MinisterThe Government have no plans for elected Assemblies in Scotland or Wales. With regard to Northern Ireland, where there is over 50 years experience of devolution and a general wish for it to return, the Government are committed to finding a way to transfer powers to locally elected representatives. Following the adjourned political conference the Government will be putting forward further proposals for the fullest discussion and consultation.