HC Deb 10 March 1989 vol 148 c726W
Mr. Austin Mitchell

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many Select Committee recommendations have been made about, and how many accepted, by his Department since June 1987.

Mr. Rifkind

The Agriculture and Energy Select Committees have each completed reports since June 1987 involving 12 recommendations falling within my field or responsibility. Eight of these have been accepted in whole or in part, or noted where no further action by Government was sought.