§ 5. Mr. Dempseyasked the President of the Board of Trade what steps he proposes to take to avoid employment opportunities declining still further in Scotland, as a result of the tendency for heavy industry to drift from Scotland elsewhere.
§ Mr. D. PriceWithout accepting the implication of the final part of this Question, my right hon. Friend proposes to continue to use his powers under the Local Employment Act to steer new projects to the development districts in Scotland, and to assist the expansion of industry there.
§ 58. Mr. Smallasked the President of the Board of Trade what new areas he has scheduled or proposes to schedule in Scotland to meet unemployment arising from pit and rail closures.
§ Mr. D. PriceThe existing development districts include all those areas in which high unemployment exists or is expected to arise as a result of pit and rail closures.