HC Deb 21 November 1979 vol 974 cc255-6W
18. Mr. Buchan

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many officials in his Department are concerned with arrangements for the dispersal of Civil Service jobs to the West of Scotland; and what recent discussions he has had on the matter.

29. Mr. Dewar

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many officials in his Department are concerned with arrangements for the dispersal of civil servants to the West of Scotland; and if will make a statement.

35. Mr. Craigen

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many officials in his Department are concerned with arrangements for the dispersal of Civil Service employment to the West of Scotland.

Mr. Younger

A number of the stall of my Department are concerned in one way or another with arrangements for dispersal. It is not possible to quantify precisely the amount of staff effort involved. Dispersal was one of the topics discussed when I met the convenor of Strathclyde regional council on 7 September.