§ 69. Mr. Lambieasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what were the particular factors that determined his exclusion of the towns of Kilbirnie, Beith and Troon from his selection of areas in West Central Scotland meriting special development area status.
§ Mr. Anthony GrantKilbirnie, Beith and Troon enjoy the substantial benefits available in development areas. They do not suffer from the heavy and persistent unemployment which is characteristic of the new Special Development Areas.