§ Mr. McMahonasked the Prime Minister what measures she will take to reduce the level of unemployment in the Govan area of Glasgow.
§ The Prime MinisterAs part of the West of Scotland special development area Govan qualifies for the highest level of investment incentives. Assistance to community enterprises in Govan is being provided under the urban programme and the Scottish Development Agency is engaged in a substantial scheme of environmental improvement. We have expanded the programme of special employment measures to help those unable to find work; but a lasting reduction in unemployment in Govan as elsewhere will be attained only by the creation of a sound and competitive economy, which our policies are designed to achieve.