asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he is yet in a position to publish the names of the persons who will investigate the situation in Scotland in regard to the existing planning regulations and building control powers held by both district and local authorities.

My right hon. Friend announced on 15 January—[Vol. 976, c. 700–1]—the membership of the committee of inquiry which has been setup to review local government in Scotland. The terms of reference allow the committee to consider transfer of functions between different types of authority, but building control and the majority of planning regulations are administered by district councils.