HC Deb 23 March 1988 vol 130 c140W
23. Mr. Canavan

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what facilities exist within his Department for the assessment of Scottish public opinion on matters relating to Government policy.

Mr. Rifkind

My Departments consult extensively on all appropriate issues with those most concerned; my colleagues and I take careful account of representations made to us, and public inquiries and official meetings are arranged as required.