§ 27. Mr. STURROCKasked the Minister of Labour whether he is aware that the proposal to establish a trade board in London to deal with conditions affecting the Scottish distributive trades is causing dissatisfaction; and whether, in view of the many particulars in which Scottish and English customs differ, he will set up a Scottish board located in Scotland and consequently more closely in touch with Scottish trade and more easy of access to Scottish traders?
§ The MINISTER of LABOUR (Sir R. Horne)No decision has yet been reached as to the number of trade boards to be established for the distributive trade, and the whole question is being carefully considered in consultation with representatives of the various interests affected. I fully appreciate and sympathise with the standpoint of those who desire that a separate Board should be established for 1993 Scotland, and, as my hon. Friend the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Labour recently informed a deputation representing important sections of the distributive trade in Scotland, this question is receiving my careful consideration.