§ Mrs. Ewingasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will commission, and make funds available to, Scottish university departments for studies on the Scottish economy, an integrated transport plan for Scotland, a fuel policy for Scotland, Highland development, or any pf these.
§ Mr. Ross:I have already made funds available to Scottish universities for studies of various aspects of the Scottish economy; and I will continue to make such arrangements when they appear the best way of having the necessary work done.
§ Mrs. Ewingasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what efforts are being made by the development councils to bring about closer co-operation between Scottish universities and industry.
§ Mr. Ross:The Scottish Economic Planning Council, and its associated local consultative groups, have encouraged co-operation between Scottish universities and industry in various studies and will continue to give such encouragement.