§ Mr. Ernie Rossasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many representations he has received on the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisons) (Scotland) Bill; and if he will name the organisations expressing opposition to the Bill.
§ Mr. RifkindMy right hon. Friend has received 25 representations, including a number from ratepayers and ratepayers' organisations, supporting the Bill's aims and one from the Scottish Assessors' Association, which was concerned at the effects of clause 1 and 2. The following nine bodies have written expressing opposition to the Bill or to part of it:
The City of Aberdeen District Council The Bill in general The City of Glasgow District Council The Bill in general The Scottish Branch of the Society of Local Authority Chief Executive Clause 1 and 2 Part II Clause 23 The Educational Institute of Scotland Part II Shelter Part III Forres Community Council Gatehouse of Fleet Community Council Paragraph 31 of North Berwick Community Council Schedule 2 Troon Community Council