HC Deb 18 July 1967 vol 750 cc1704-5
31. Mr. William Hamilton

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how much of the £26.3 million worth of purchases made by Her Majesty's Stationery Office in the financial year 1965–66 was incurred in Scotland.

Mr. MacDermot

Of the Stationery Office expenditure of £26.3 million on goods and services, the value of contracts placed in 1965–66 was £22.1 million, of which £2.3 million was incurred in Scotland.

Mr. Hamilton

What consideration are the Government giving to increasing the proportion of Government purchasing power spent in development areas? To many of us, this seems one of the additional mechanisms that could be used by the Government in the development of regional policy planning.

Mr. MacDermot

We are aware of that aspect and opportunities are given to Scottish firms to quote for work required in England and Wales as well as for work required in Scotland. Due regard is paid to the policy when tenders are received from firms in development areas.