§ Mr. WorthingtonTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what is his policy towards the Association of Scottish Community Councils; and if he will meet representatives of the Association of Scottish Community Councils to discuss the future of community councils.
§ Mr. StewartThe Association of Scottish Community Councils will provide a welcome focal point for community council activity in Scotland. My officials have already met representatives of the association to discuss their views on the future role of community councils. These are being taken into account in our deliberations on local government reform.
§ Mr. WorthingtonTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what is his policy towards a continuing role for community councils.
§ Mr. StewartI would refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave the hon. Member for Paisley, South (Mr. McMaster) on 10 June,Official Report, columns 275–76.