HC Deb 02 May 1973 vol 855 c316W
33. Mr. John Smith

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will give advice to Scottish industry on the consequences for it of the phasing out of the regional employment premium in 1974.

Mr. Anthony Grant

The consequences for industry will depend on the rate and method of the phasing out of the premium and on the state of the economy at the time.