§ Mr. FoulkesTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what meetings have taken place between officials of the Scottish Office and Scottish hon. Members during the past three months without Ministers present. [25771]
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§ Mr. Michael Forsyth[holding answer 24 April 1996]Officials of the Scottish Office have met hon. Members without Minister present on the following occasions in the last three months
19 January 1996: The chief executive of the Student Awards Agency for Scotland met the hon. Member for Edinburgh, East (Dr. Strang).22 January 1996: Two senior officials from the Education and Industry Department met the hon. Members for Dumbarton Mr. (McFall) and for Monklands, East (Mrs. Liddell).4 April 1996: The chief medical officer met the hon. Member for Hamilton (Mr. Robertson).