§ 44. Mr. W. Hamiltonasked the President of the Board of Trade if he is aware of the anxiety in Scotland about the need for further employment opportunities, and that this anxiety is increased by developments in the European Free Trade Area; and whether he will consult with the publicly-owned industries and research establishments with a view to the extension of their activities in Scotland.
§ Mr. MaudlingI am aware of the need for further industrial development in Scotland, and the Board of Trade will continue to impress this on publicly-owned industries and research establishments.
§ 45. Mr. W. Hamiltonasked the President of the Board of Trade how many new jobs he now estimates will be provided in Scotland in 1960; and how many jobs are expected to be lost as a result of redundancy in the same year.
§ Mr. MaudlingAs far as at present can be estimated from industrial12W development certificates which have been issued, over 7,000 new jobs will be provided in Scotland in 1960. I am unable to give any estimate of redundancies, but I hope these will be small.