§ Q5. Mr. W. Hamiltonasked the Prime Minister whether, in view of the recently announced statement on the Scottish economy, he will now make a visit to Scotland to meet the Scottish Trades Union General Council.
§ The Prime MinisterThe Scottish Council (Development and Industry), of which the Scottish Trades Union Congress is a constituent body, made representations to the Government about the Scottish economy on 12th July, the day following the statement to which the hon. Member refers. These representations are now being considered. An undertaking was given that the Govern- 33W ment would suggest a further meeting with the Council if this seemed likely to be helpful.