§ Mr. Alexander Wilsonasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many inquiries he has received from industrialists since June, 1970, wishing to move into the area covered by the Hamilton Labour Exchange; what types of industry they represent; and what is the estimated number of jobs provided or expected to be provided thereby.
§ Mr. Anthony GrantSince 1st June, 1970, the Hamilton Employment Exchange area has been suggested as a suitable location to five firms seeking locations in Scotland. The Companies are in the engineering and textile industries and the projects would, if they materialised, provide nearly 300 jobs when complete and fully manned. It is, however, too early to say whether any of these projects will locate eventually in the Hamilton area.