§ 20. Mr. Smallasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what consultations he has had with the Scottish Trades Union Congress about the employment prospects in Scotland.
§ Mr. Gordon CampbellI met the Scottish Trades Union Congress twice during 1970, and they had a meeting this week with my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister at which I was present. On all these occasions employment prospects in Scotland were discussed.
§ Mr. SmallIn view of the grave unemployment situation in Scotland, will the Secretary of State at regular intervals, 561 say quarterly, give advice to the S.T.U.C. on employment prospects?
§ Mr. CampbellI am glad to say that I have frequent meetings with leading members of the S.T.U.C. on the Scottish Economic Council and elsewhere, besides the meetings I have described. On all these occasions we have opportunities to talk about unemployment and what can be done to bring modern industry to Scotland and to encourage industry there to flourish and expand.