§ Mr. FoulkesTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what action he is taking in the light of the recommendations of the report, "Efficiency Scrutiny of the Supervision of Charities," relating to the establishment of a register of charities in Scotland.
Lord James Douglas HamiltonMy right hon. and learned Friend intends to issue in the next few days a consultative memorandum seeking views on a range of options, including the possibility of establishing a register of charities, to improve the supervision of charities in Scotland.