§ Mr. James Davidsonasked the Minister of Technology if, in view of the failure of the Government's plans to provide employment in Inverurie to compensate for the closure of the British Railways' workshops, he will now designate Inverurie as a special development area since the redundant work force represents over half the men in employment in the burgh prior to the closure.
§ Mrs. Gwyneth DunwoodyI have been asked to reply.
Inverurie is in the Scottish development area, and a wide range of assistance is available to encourage new industry to move there. The Government do not consider that the circumstances of Inverurie justify its designation as a special development area.