§ 33. Dr. ReidTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland when he expects to be able to report on the conclusions of the Lanarkshire working party established by his Department; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Allan StewartThe final meeting of the Lanarkshire working group took place on Friday 10 May. The group's conclusions and recommendations are being finalised in the light of members' comments at that meeting; I expect to receive its report shortly, and to publish it as soon as possible thereafter.