§ 26. Sir Sydney ChapmanTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what the role of the Secretary of State for Scotland will be at Westminster following the establishment of the Scottish Parliament and Executive. [76331]
§ Mr. DewarThe Government set out their proposals for the role of the Secretary of State for Scotland after devolution in the White Paper, "Scotland's Parliament" (cm 3658). The Secretary of State will focus on promoting communication between the Scottish Parliament and Ministers on the one hand and the UK Parliament and Government on the other on matters of mutual interest; and on representing Scottish interests in reserved areas.