HC Deb 08 July 1958 vol 591 cc185-6
26. Mr. Willis

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he has considered the Report of the Midlothian Working Party submitted to him by the Scottish Council (Development and Industry); and what steps he proposes to taken to implement its recommendations.

Mr. Maclay

This Report was submitted to me by the Scottish Council on 27th June. I am giving it my most careful consideration.

Mr. Willis

In view of the fact that the Chancellor of the Exchequer told us last week that the shale oil industry must now die, will the right hon. Gentleman treat this matter urgently, with a view to getting some new industries into the Lothian area?

Mr. Maclay

I do not accept that version of what my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer said last week.