HC Deb 12 April 1972 vol 834 c202W
Mr. William Hamilton

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is his estimate of the effect of the proposed Budget measures on the level of unemployment in Scotland over the next 12 months.

Mr. Higgins

The Budget proposals, together with the measures announced on 22nd March by the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, should improve employment prospects in Scotland and in the development areas generally.