§ 26. Lady Tweedsmuirasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what representations he has received from Messrs. Hall, Russell & Company, Aberdeen, concerning unemployment in Aberdeen; and what reply he has sent.
§ Mr. MaclayNone, Sir, but I am aware of this firm's problems which are unfortunately shared by many similar yards throughout the country.
§ Lady TweedsmuirIs the Secretary of State aware that this firm is making every possible effort to secure fresh orders and can he back those efforts by making representations to the Departments concerned that, where Government contracts are involved, a fair share should go to development districts such as Aberdeen?
§ Mr. MaclayI have a great admiration for this firm from my past knowledge of it, and I shall certainly bear in mind what the hon. Lady has said.