HC Deb 27 April 1999 vol 330 c127W
17. Mr. Syms

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland when he last met representatives of the haulage industry in Scotland to discuss the state of the industry. [81006]

Mr. Macdonald

My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Scotland met representatives of the haulage industry and unions on Thursday 8 April to discuss the state of the industry.

18. Sir Robert Smith

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what representations he has made to the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the economic consequences for Scotland of the recent rise in taxes affecting the road haulage industry. [81007]

Mr. Macdonald

My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State meets regularly with my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer and discusses with him a range of issues which affect Scotland.