HC Deb 11 July 1963 vol 680 c166W
50. Mr. W. Hamilton

asked the President of the Board of Trade what is the estimated number of jobs likely to be created in industries in Scotland supplying components to the British Motor Corporation at Bathgate; and what steps he is taking under the terms of the Local Employment Act to encourage this development.

Mr. Erroll

There are now fourteen firms known to the Board of Trade who have established, or intend to establish, factories in Scotland, from which to supply the motor industry, including B.M.C. These projects are expected to provide some 1,300 new jobs. I shall continue to use my powers under the Local Employment Act to encourage further developments of this kind. My Office for Scotland is already dealing with a further seven inquiries.