§ Mr. Ernie Rossasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is his estimate of the growth rate in the Scottish economy in the coming year.
§ Mr. Alexander FletcherThe official forecasts published in December 1979 under the terms of the Industry Act 1975 suggested that the United Kingdom gross domestic product might fall by 2 per cent. in 1980: this reflected both difficult world conditions and the competitive position of the United Kingdom. In such circumstances a fall in Scottish output would also seem likely over this period.