§ 31. Mr. William Rossasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if it is his intention to make the White Paper on Industry and Employment in Scotland an annual publication.
§ Mr. WestwoodIf I find that there is any widespread desire for an annual White Paper of this kind, I shall consider what action might be taken in this direction.
§ Mr. RossIs the Secretary of State aware that there is a real public demand for such a publication, and that it is very desirable that we should have an authoritative statement annually of Scotland's economic recovery under a Labour Government?
§ Mr. WestwoodI have already indicated that, if there is a widespread desire, I shall consider what can be done in the way of an annual publication. It could not follow exactly on the same lines as the White Paper, in view of the fact that much of it is historical, giving the background of exactly what is being done at the present time.
Colonel Gommc-DuncanIn view of what the hon. Member for Kilmarnock (Mr. Ross) has just remarked, would the right hon. Gentleman say whether there are any signs of recovery in Scotland under a Labour Government?
§ Mr. WestwoodYes, Sir, there is adequate evidence that as a result of plans we are laying, Scotland is going to benefit from the Labour Administration.