§ Mr. Sillarsasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what steps the Scottish Office is taking to improve the economy of the Girvan area following the closure of Maxwell Colliery at Dailly.
§ Mr. Gordon CampbellNo decision about the future of Maxwell Colliery has yet been taken but I understand the matter will shortly be discussed between representatives of the National Coal Board and the union officials concerned. I shall keep the developing situation under close review with my right hon. Friends the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry and the Secretary of State for Employment.