Written question asked by Michael Grylls (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 20 November 1996. It was answered by Lord Forsyth of Drumlean (Conservative) on Wednesday, 20 November 1996 on behalf of the Scottish Office.

Scottish Office

Question: What assessment he has made of the report prepared by the CBI in Scotland on the subject of devolution in Scotland. (Failed OPQ)

Answer: Sir Michael Grylls: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what assessment he has made of the report prepared by the Confederation of British Industry in Scotland on the subject of devolution in Scotland. [3484] Mr. Michael Forsyth: I welcome the detailed consideration given by the CBI to this important debate. It is clear that the business community recognises the damage that would be done to the Scottish economy by tampering with the present constitutional arrangements.

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