HC Deb 19 May 1972 vol 837 cc240-1W
Mr. Milan

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what are to be the links between the Industrial Director for Scotland and the Scottish Economic Council.

Mr. Chataway

The Department is represented at meetings on the Scottish Economic Council by the Director for Scotland. No doubt my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Scotland will invite the Industrial Director to attend on appropriate occasions.

Mr. Millan

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry to whom the new Industrial Director for Scotland will be responsible.

Mr. Chataway

To my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State through senior officers and me.

Mr. Millan

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what will be the relationship between the Industrial Director for Scotland and the Industrial Development Board.

Mr. Chataway

The Scottish Industrial Development Board will advise the Department's Director for Scotland and Industrial Director for Scotland on applications for selective assistance and on more general matters.

Mr. Millan

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what are to be the links between the Industrial Director for Scotland and the Scottish Office.

Mr. Chataway

He will be an officer of the Scottish Industrial Development Office which will continue to work closely with the Scottish Office.