§ 26. Mr. ThomasonTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement as to the availability of advice from the Scottish Office to local authorities on their employment practices.
§ Mr. StewartMy right hon. Friend has no locus in the employment practices of local authorities and has therefore offered no advice on the subject. However, the national code of local government conduct, issued in April 1990, includes guidance on conduct by councillors in employment matters.
§ 30. Mr. OppenheimTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will issue a guidance note for councillors in Scottish local authorities on good practices in employment.
§ Mr. StewartThe national code of local government conduct, issued in April 1990, includes guidance on conduct by councillors in employment matters. My right hon. Friend has no plans to issue any further guidance to councillors in Scottish local authorities.