§ Mr. McQuarrieasked the Secretary of State for Scotland (1) if he will take steps to alleviate the high unemployment in Peterhead following the further redundancies at the General Motors Company, in view of the absence of opportunities for alternative employment;
(2) what steps he is proposing to take to alleviate the high unemployment in Fraserburgh following the further redundancies at Consolidated Pneumatic Toolworks which will cause considerable unemployment in an area without alternative employment.
§ Mr. Alexander FletcherI share my hon. Friend's concern about the redundancies which Consolidated Pneumatic Tool and General Motors have declared because of falls in market demand. Many of the redundant workers have already obtained alternative employment and my Department will continue 683W to draw to the attention of potential investors in development projects the advantages offered by Fraserburgh, Peterhead and North-East Scotland.