HC Deb 03 July 1985 vol 82 c330
17. Mr. Dalyell

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what representations his Department has had from West Lothian district council on the future of the British Leyland site at Bathgate.

Mr. Butcher

None, Sir. As the hon. Gentleman is aware, the primary responsibility in this matter rests with my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Scotland.

Mr. Dalyell

What help can the district council expect from the Department to retain the Bathgate site for manufacturing units?

Mr. Butcher

That is a matter for my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Scotland. In the context of that question, I take the opportunity to reassure the hon. Gentleman that the Scottish Development Agency, Locate in Scotland, the Scottish Office and the Secretary of State are anxious to see that manufacturing facilities are continued on that site.