§ Mr. William Hamiltonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will now publish a White Paper showing the effect of his policies in reducing unemployment and such prices as are within his responsibility.
§ Mr. Gordon CampbellNo.
The Government's objectives are to combat inflation and secure the expansion of the economy on a sound basis. Progress is being made towards these objectives.
§ Mr. Rankinasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement on the fall in Scotland's unemployment during the last six weeks; and what steps he proposes taking to keep the total of unemployed below 150,000.
§ Mr. Gordon CampbellThe total number of unemployed in Scotland dropped by 2,300 between the April and May counts. The Government's policies are having effect in restraining inflation and in providing for future economic growth on a sound basis.