HC Deb 02 February 1954 vol 523 cc185-6
20. Mr. Hector Hughes

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he has considered a memorandum by the General Council of the Scottish Trades Union Congress on Scottish industrial development, a copy of which has been sent him; and what his plans are for implementing the recommendations in that memorandum.

Mr. J. Stuart

I have received no recent memorandum from the Scottish Trades Union Congress about industrial development, but I have sent to the hon. and learned Member a copy of the reply sent on my behalf to a resolution passed by the Congress in April last.

Mr. Hughes

Did the Minister not receive such a memorandum within the last few months containing suggestions of great value to the people of Scotland, and what is he doing about that memorandum?

Mr. Stuart

As I have said, I received one in April last and I have sent the hon. and learned Gentleman a copy of my reply.

Mr. Hughes

Is not the Minister doing anything to implement the suggestions contained in the memorandum which he received in April last?

Mr. Stuart

It would take a long time to read out the reply.