§ Mr. GalbraithTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the current system at Scottish Natural Heritage for dealing with inquiries from hon. Members. [26380]
§ Sir Hector MonroWhen enquiries relate to day-to-day management and individual cases hon. Members are encouraged to communicate directly with Scottish Natural Heritage. Where questions arise involving broader policy or strategic issues hon. Members are advised to write to the Secretary of State or the appropriate junior Minister.
§ Mr. GalbraithTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will set up a system at Scottish Natural Heritage to provide hon. Members with information and advice; and if he will make a statement. [26381]
§ Sir Hector MonroThe system which Scottish Natural Heritage presently uses was established in 1992 following a scrutiny of ministerial correspondence undertaken by the efficiency unit of the Cabinet Office. There are no plans to introduce a new system.