§ Mr. Eadieasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many local firms in Scotland are likely to benefit from the scheme of selective grants for private industry; and how many have applied.
§ Mr. ChatawayHow far local firms in Scotland will benefit from the selective assistance proposed in the Industry Bill will depend on the number of suitable projects coming forward. No formal applications for selective assistance can be accepted until the Industry Bill becomes law.
§ Mr. Eadieasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what offer of assistance he has received from the Trades Union Congress in the operation of the scheme of selective grants for private industry.
§ Mr. ChatawayThe General Secretary has expressed the TUC's interest in the appointment of trade unionists to the regional industrial development boards and has offered his assistance in the submission of the names of those who might be invited to serve.