§ Mr. Rossasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what consultations took place between him and the Ministry of Supply before the decision was reached to close the Royal Ordnance factories at Irvine and Dalmuir and reduce employment at Bishopton.
§ Mr. MaclayThe decisions announced by my right hon. Friend the Minister of Supply on the 15th July were taken by the Government as a whole after full discussion between Ministers.