§ Dr. A. Thompsonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he will take steps to ensure that a higher proportion of Scottish industrial effort is devoted to research and development activities, as recommended in the Scottish 134W Council for Development and Industry Report issued this week; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. NobleMy right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Industry, Trade and Regional Development and I are considering with our colleagues the points raised in the Scottish Council's memorandum.