HC Deb 23 March 1998 vol 309 cc32-3W
Mr. Salmond

To ask the President of the Council what criteria will be used in considering the appointment of members of the Scottish Parliament to be members of the Privy Council. [35594]

Mrs. Ann Taylor

Appointment to the Privy Council is an exercise of the prerogative. Appointments are made by Her Majesty the Queen on the advice of my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister. A range of factors is taken into account. The Government's devolution proposals assume that some members of the Scottish Parliament will be appointed to the Privy Council.

Mr. Salmond

To ask the President of the Council what representations she has received on the need for a Scottish Privy Council; and if she will make a statement. [35595]

Mrs. Ann Taylor

I have received no such representations.