§ 62 and 63. Mr. Wolrige-Gordonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland (1) how many industrial firms are now in operation in the Scottish new towns; and how many jobs these provide;
(2) how many industrial firms have agreed to establish themselves in the Scottish new towns within the last 12 months; and how many jobs they are expected to provide.
§ Mr. NobleThe 109 industrial firms now in operation in the Scottish new towns provide over 13,800 jobs. In the last 12 months 41 industrial firms, who are expected to provide 5,500 jobs, have agreed to establish themselves there; 25 of these firms are already in operation and are included in the 109 already referred to.