§ Mr. Eadieasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he is satisfied with the amount of statistical information available to the Scottish Office for its regional economic planning work; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RossI am never entirely satisfied, but there are continuous efforts to improve and expand the data available. The Digest of Statistics has been comprehensively extended in recent years. It is now half as much again as it was five years ago and incorporates much more financial information, including data on public expenditure, manufacturing investment, and family expenditure.