Scottish Assembly Mr. Sillars asked the Lord President of the Council if he is yet able to announce the number of persons who will serve as elected members of the Scottish Assembly. Mr. Edward Short No. This is one of a number of interrelated questions which arise on the setting up of the Assembly, and we have not yet reached decisions on them. Mr. Sillars asked the Lord President of the Council if he is yet able to state whether the Scottish Assembly will have powers to decide on or influence industrial policy affecting Scotland. Mr. Edward Short No. The Government have not yet reached decisions on this matter.