HC Deb 30 July 1998 vol 317 c485W
Mr. Sheerman

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how much his Department will be spending on its campaign to educate and inform electors in Scotland on the new electoral system to be used in the elections for their assembly. [53685]

Mr. McLeish

The Government are considering what publicity arrangements are needed to inform electors of the new voting system for the Scottish Parliament. It is not possible at this stage to provide details of these arrangements or estimated costs.