HC Deb 08 January 1990 vol 164 cc534-5W
Mr. Hood

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland when he last met representatives of the Confederation of Scottish Local Authorities; and whether he discussed the effects of the Coal Industry Bill on the environment.

Lord James Douglas-Hamilton

My right hon. and learned Friend met representatives of the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities on 27 November to discuss his revenue support grant proposals for next year and other local government finance matters. The Coal Industry Bill was not raised at the meeting.