HC Deb 15 January 1974 vol 867 cc10-1W
Mr. Sillars

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what capital projects of his Department in Scotland have been affected by the public spending cuts ; and what is the total cut in capital and other expenditure within Scotland.

Mr. Chichester-Clark

The only capital project in Scotland involving my Department which is affected by the public spending cuts is the rehousing of the factory of Remploy Ltd. at Springburn. After discussion with the company it has been decided that a saving of £70,000 should be achieved in 1974–75 by delaying the start on the new premises. The existing factory will continue to operate until the new premises are ready.

The cut in other expenditure in Scotland in 1974–75 is estimated at about £0.2 million.