§ 120. Mrs. Mannasked the Minister of Defence what steps he is taking to prevent Scottish industry bearing more than its due proportion of defence cuts, having regard to the state of unemployment in Scotland before such cuts were contemplated.
§ 121. Mr. Rossasked the Minister of Defence if he is aware of the disquiet that 30W the effects of the defence cuts and re-organisation in Scotland are heavier and more serious than elsewhere; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. HareI have been asked to reply. The detailed adjustments of the defence programme have to conform with broad policy decisions. Where there is scope for choice, the state of local employment and other relevant considerations, including those mentioned by the hon. Members, are taken into account.