§ Mrs. Ewingasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he is satisfied that the statistical economic information available to him in Scotland is adequate for the purpose of deciding upon economic policy; what plans he has for improving the information available to him; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RossA wide range of statistical information bearing upon economic policy is available to me from the Scottish Statistical Office, the Board of Trade, the Ministry of Labour and other Government Departments. This information has been progressively widened and will continue to be improved as opportunity offers.