§ Mr. John Smithasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement on the implications for the Scottish economy of the Budget proposals.
§ Mr. NottThe surest way to a continuing improvement in the Scottish economy lies in the measures the Government have taken since coming to office to stimulate growth and employment throughout the United Kingdom. The Budget strategy is for an annual rate of growth of around 5 per cent. over the 18 months to the first half of 1974.