§ Mr. Hector Hughesasked the President of the Board of Trade if he is aware of the fact that southern industrial firms drain away Aberdeen's skilled workers, thereby depriving Aberdeen industries of their services; and what steps he is taking in the interest of Aberdeen's industrial progress to counteract this drain.
§ Mr. JayI am making full use of my powers under the Local Employment Acts to encourage industrial expansion in Aberdeen so as to ensure that there are ample job opportunities for skilled workers there. New legislation to improve these powers was introduced yesterday.