HC Deb 09 June 1993 vol 226 c275W
1. Mr. Nigel Griffiths

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how he intends to announce the future of local councils in Scotland.

Mr. Lang

I intend to announce my decisions on the new structure of local government in Scotland in a White Paper to be published before the summer recess.

Mr. McMaster

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement on his plans for the role of community councils in the structure of local government in Scotland.

Mr. Stewart

[holding answer 7 June 1993]: Community councils can play a very effective representational role on behalf of their local communities. The second consultation paper "Shaping the New Councils" invited comments on the role of community councils. We are still considering the views expressed and any proposals to change the existing role of community councils will be announced later.