HC Deb 23 May 1990 vol 173 c223W
Mrs. Margaret Ewing

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what requests he has received to introduce an appeal procedure under section 49(2) of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982.

Lord James Douglas-Hamilton

It has been brought to our attention that section 49(2) of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 makes no specific provision for an appeal. This will be one of the points addressed in the review of the 1982 Act which we are currently undertaking.

Mrs. Margaret Ewing

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland when he intends to publish proposals for changes to the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982.

Lord James Douglas-Hamilton

A consultation paper will he issued this year.

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