§ Mr. William Hamiltonasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what steps he intends to take to ensure that areas 47W of high unemployment, such as Scotland, do not suffer as a result of the recently-announced increase in Bank Rate; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. CallaghanIt remains the aim of the Government, by means of its policies for regional development, to promote a high level of employment in Scotland as in other areas notwithstanding the level of Bank Rate.