Written question asked by Tam Dalyell (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 15 July 1997. It was answered by Henry McLeish (Labour) on Tuesday, 15 July 1997 on behalf of the Scottish Office.

Scottish Office

Question: If he will comment on what guarantees have been given to the Roman Catholic Church in Scotland in relation to the devolution proposals on the right of Catholics to a separate education enshrined in the 1918 Act. - (Holding answer 11 July 1997).

Answer: Mr. Dalyell: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement on what guarantees have been given to the Roman Catholic Church in Scotland in relation to the devolution proposals on the right of Catholics to a separate education enshrined in the 1918 Act. [8135] Mr. McLeish: [holding answer 11 July 1997]: The Government's detailed proposals, including those for education, will be set out in the forthcoming White Paper.

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