HC Deb 24 February 1971 vol 812 cc170-1W
Mr. Oswald

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what plans he has for maintaining full employment within the perimeter of the City of Edinburgh; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Anthony Grant

I would refer the hon. Member to the announcement on 18th February by my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer that Edinburgh is to be designated an intermediate area. The assistance to industry now to be made available should encourage the creation of more employment opportunities.