HC Deb 08 December 1998 vol 322 c166W
Miss McIntosh

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what representations he has received on his proposal to reduce the number of hon. Members for Scottish constituencies; and if he will make a statement. [61270]

Mr. McLeish

We recognise that the creation of the Scottish Parliament means that the present level of Scottish representation at Westminster cannot be maintained, a view which has received very broad support.