§ 32. Mrs. Hartasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what discussions he has had with the Scottish Economic Planning Council about the present level of unemployment in Scotland.
§ Mr. Gordon CampbellTwo meetings of the lull Council have taken place since I took office and I raised this subject on each occasion.
§ Mr. William Hamiltonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will publish a detailed breakdown of the allocation of the £1½ million, as between functions and local authorities, to be allotted for the immediate purpose of alleviating unemployment in the winter months; and how soon the money will be allocated to the various authorities concerned.
§ Mr. Gordon CampbellOf the £1½ million, it is intended to apply £1 million to trunk road maintenance and the remainder to work on hospitals, social work projects, agriculture and further education colleges, the demolition of air raid shelters, and improving the environment of some of the Scottish Special Housing Association's older schemes. The allocations to spending authorities are not yet complete.