§ 72. Mr. Bruce-Gardyneasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement on the outcome of his meeting with the Scottish Trades Union 120W Congress in Glasgow on 1st November on the state of the Scottish economy.
§ Mr. RossOn 1st November I discussed with members of the Scottish Trades Union Congress Economic Committee questions affecting the economic situation in Scotland including the level of unemployment, the problems of the declining traditional Scottish industries, the considerable progress made in recent years in modernising Scotland's industrial base and infrastructure and the need to continue to pursue strong development area policies. I assured the members that the Government welcomed the constructive contribution made by the Congress to the consideration of matters affecting the economy.