HC Deb 21 May 1969 vol 784 c86W
55. Mr. Galbraith

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many new jobs are expected to result from the proposed Chevron oil complex at Portencras, Ayrshire.

Dr. Dickson Mabon

The company has indicated that, if this project goes ahead, about 2,000 men will be employed during the peak construction period and thereafter it will provide several hundred extra jobs in the area.