Local Government Reform

HC Deb 27 April 1994 vol 242 c215W

16. Dr. Reid

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what recent representations he has received on the reform of local government in Scotland.

Mr. Stewart

My right hon. Friend continues to receive a range of representations about the Government's proposals for local government reform in Scotland. Since January I have met 24 hon. Members who accompanied delegations.

19. Mr. John Marshall

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what representations he has received about the provisions of the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Bill allowing Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Dundee to become single-tier authorities again.

Mr. Lang

I have received a number of representations supporting the proposal to establish Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Dundee as single-tier authorities. The proposal has been widely welcomed.