HC Deb 15 January 2002 vol 378 c164W
Pete Wishart

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what recent progress she has made with her consultation on MSP numbers. [25081]

Mrs. Liddell

The consultation paper on the size of the Scottish Parliament was issued on 18 December 2001. Responses are required by 29 March 2002. The issue affects everyone in Scotland and all concerned have a full opportunity to have their say.

Mr. Peter Duncan

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what steps she is taking to encourage participation by the general public in Scotland in the review of MSP numbers. [27141]

Mrs. Liddell

Copies of the consultation document have been issued to a wide range of organisations and individuals representing civic Scotland. The document is also available on the Scotland Office website. The issue is one which affects everyone in Scotland, and I would welcome their views.