§ Mr. Gordon Campbellasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what further action the Government have now decided to take to alleviate the situation at Inverurie which will result from the closure of the locomotive works by the end of the year.
§ Mr. RossAlready there has been an encouraging response to the Government's campaign to find alternative industry for Inverurie, and a number of inquiries about development in the town are being actively pursued. It will be necessary to see how these inquiries progress before considering whether any further action is required.