§ Mr. FoulkesTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will place in the Library copies of the compensation and redundancy terms for(a) Scottish Office civil servants and (b) staff for the Scottish councils.
§ Mr. Stewart[holding answer 19 December 1994]: The compensation and redundancy terms applying to civil servants, including those of the Scottish Office, are set out in section 10 of the "Rules of the Principal Civil
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§ Mr. Stewart[holding answer 15 December 1994]: Legislation requires my right hon. Friend to consider a proposal by a planning authority for the adoption of a local plan within 28 days of it being received by him. He may extend this period if he considers it necessary. In the case of the revised Black Isle local plan, the period has been extended to allow more time to consider whether the plan's policies and proposals raise issues of more than local importance.
I cannot say, at this stage, when a final decision will be announced, but every effort will be made to do so at the earliest opportunity. I can also assure the hon. Member that full and careful consideration will be given to the manner in which this matter has been handled by Highland regional council, and the objections received, before a decision is reached.