Scottish Grand Committee (Hansard, 5 March 1997)

§ 16. Sir Ralph Howell
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what role he plans for the Secretary of State for Scotland at future meetings of the Scottish Grand Committee. [17328]

§ Mr. Michael Forsyth
I will ensure that the Scottish Grand Committee continues to bring government closer to the Scottish people and make it more accountable to them.

§ 21. Mr. Matthew Banks
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what assessment he has made of the work of the Scottish Grand Committee over the last year. [17334]

§ Mr. Forsyth
In the last year the Scottish Grand Committee has assumed a pivotal role in making government more accountable to the Scottish people and strengthening the Union.

§ 30. Mr. Congdon
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement on the contribution of the Scottish Grand Committee to the accountability of his Department. [17344]

§ Mr. Forsyth
The Scottish Grand Committee is a powerful Committee of this House. Its enhanced role has ensured closer scrutiny and accountability of the work of my Department.