§ Mr. Patrick Maitlandasked the President of the Board of Trade what representation he has received about the desirability of attracting industry to Carluke, in the county of Lanark; and what steps he has in mind to meet the 18W employment needs arising from the closure of Castlehill Colliery.
§ Mr. P. ThorneycroftI am aware of my hon. Friend's concern and that of the local authorities. I am informed that most of the miners who were employed at Castlehill Colliery have already taken up other coalmining employment, and the Ministry of Labour is doing what it can to assist the remaining men to find suitable work. The Board of Trade is continuing its efforts to introduce new industry into the Scottish Development Area, including particularly North Lanarkshire.