§ Mr. McMasterTo ask the Secretary of State for the Scotland when he last met representatives of the Roman Catholic Church to discuss the provision of primary and secondary education in Scotland; and if he will make a statement.
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonMy officials met representatives of the Catholic Education Commission in Glasgow on 28 September 1993 to discuss this issue. My right hon. Friend and I have since corresponded with the Church authorities on a number of occasions and we have indicated our willingness to meet them to discuss matters further.