§ 46. Mr. KIRKWOODasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether the Scottish Economic Committee have made any progress regarding the scheme for the establishment of a trading estate in the West of Scotland; and when it is intended to make grants available for the starting of new light industries in the 2457 area as was suggested by the late Secretary of State on behalf of the Government?
Mr. WEDDERBURNThe proposal to form a Trading Estates Company in the Special Areas in Scotland is being actively investigated at the request of the Commissioner by a sub-committee of the Scottish Economic Committee. The inquiries have reached an advanced stage.