§ 64. Mr. John Smithasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will take steps to issue a monthy report showing the numbers of new jobs created by incoming industries to Scotland.
§ Mr. Anthony GrantNo. It would be impracticable to collect information in this form. In considering the employment position in Scotland it is the net change in employment which is significant, taking account of jobs gained and lost in both new and existing industry. Such information is published quarterly by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Employment.