Written question asked by Eric Forth (Conservative) on Tuesday, 31 March 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 21 April 1998. It was answered by Henry McLeish (Labour) on Tuesday, 21 April 1998 on behalf of the Scottish Office.
Scottish Office
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, What plans he has to decentralise Government departments and agencies throughout Scotland. (Failed OPQ).
- Answer
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Mr. Forth: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what plans he has to decentralise Government departments and agencies throughout Scotland. [37635] Mr. McLeish: Staff of The Scottish Office and its related Agencies already work from a number of locations around Scotland. Staffing dispositions are kept under review to ensure continued efficiency and value for money. There are no present plans to make significant changes to existing staff dispositions. Future arrangements would be a matter for the Scottish Executive and the Scottish Parliament.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 37635; 310 c582-3W
- Session
- 1997-98
- Question not reached
- Yes
- Subjects
- Executive agencies Devolution Government departments Scotland Scottish Parliament
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- 2013-11-25 01:16:18 +0000
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