HC Deb 13 April 1999 vol 329 cc212-3W
Mr. Wallace

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will list the issues on which the Government have consulted Focus Groups in Scotland since they came into office; and how much they have spent consulting on each issue. [80053]

Mr. McLeish

The Scottish Office has undertaken Focus Groups in the following research studies. The estimated cost of the Focus Groups is given in the table. Information for other government departments and bodies in Scotland could be collected only at disproportionate cost.

£000
AEFD Migration in Rural Scotland 3
Rural Water Review (Private supplies) 5
HD Teenwise Alcohol Projects 4
Hamilton Child Safety Initiative 5
Violence and Harassment of Gay Men 2
Joint Statement on Crown Witnesses
11
Impact and effectiveness of Reporter decision making 39
Evaluation of the Keep Warm This Winter Campaign 7
Victims reactions to Victim Information Leaflets 4
Evaluation of Dundee Family Project 5
Views from people with learning disabilities and their carers about services 10
Quality of care and quality of life for people in residential homes 5