§ Mr. WigleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what representations he has received concerning the provisions of section 60 of the Local Government (Wales) Act 1994 on archive services in Wales; and if he will make a statement. [31482]
§ Mr. HagueI have received several representations from hon. Members and others. Section 60 of the Local Government (Wales) Act 1994 requires councils to consult with Ministers about the schemes which they prepare under that section and to have regard to ministerial advice. It imposes no onus on myself or 597W colleagues to monitor the implementation or operation of the schemes, but using reserve powers in sections 32 to 34 of the Act I could intervene where appropriate. I trust that it will not prove necessary to use those powers.