HC Deb 15 March 1972 vol 833 cc96-7W
51. Mr. John Smith

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will cause the Scottish Development Department to initiate a study on the feasibility of setting up a development corporation for Scotland, or areas of Scotland, to stimulate industrial activity by public investment.

Mr. Gordon Campbell

Feasibility is not in question. The idea of an agency charged with the task of promoting industrial development in Scotland has been widely discussed for some time in relation to its possible rôle, scope, nature and effectiveness.