HC Deb 31 January 1996 vol 270 c799W
23. Mr. Bill Walker

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what plans he has to meet the Scottish Economic Council to discuss public funding. [10810]

Mr. Kynoch

My right hon. Friend hopes to arrange the first meeting of the new Scottish Economic Council very soon and looks forward to receiving the council's views on a wide range of matters affecting the Scottish economy, including priorities for public expenditure.