HC Deb 03 February 1978 vol 943 cc356-7W
Mr. Crawford

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations he has received from the Scottish Council (Development and Industry) about how Government revenue from North Sea oil should be used to assist the economy of Scotland.

Mr. Joel Barnett

None directly, although its views have been set out in its "Review of the Industrial Situation in Scotland".

Mr. Crawford

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations he has received from the Scottish Council of the CBI about how Government revenue from North Sea oil should be used to assist the economy of Scotland.

Mr. Joel Barnett

None.

Mr. Crawford

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations he has received from the STUC about how Government revenue from North Sea oil should be used to assist the economy of Scotland.

Mr. Joel Barnett

During his visit to Glasgow on 27th January 1978 my right hon. Friend met representatives of the STUC who, in a full discussion of economic policy, explained that they wished to see the additional Government revenue generated by the exploitation of oil and gas reserves used for the restructuring of British industry.

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