§ 44. Mr. Hector Hughesasked the President of the Board of Trade if he is yet in a position to state the effect which the recent restrictions in the use of oil and petrol are having on industry and employment in Scotland.
§ Mr. ErrollMy information is that the recent restrictions on oil and petrol have not had any appreciable effect on industry or employment in Scotland.
§ Mr. HughesAre the Board of Trade or the Government taking any steps or precautions to avoid the damage to industry and employment which is occurring in Scotland?
§ Mr. ErrollWe have no information of any such damage occurring as yet.