§ Mr. Bruce-Gardyneasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will instruct the Scottish Development Department to conduct an investigation into the impact on employment prospects on Tayside of the decision of the Price Commission to oblige the Scott, Robertson textile group to reappraise its United Kingdom investment programme.
§ Mr. William RossNo. The decision of the Price Commission was, in terms, to disallow a modification of the company's reference level for profit margin. Only the company can assess what effect, if any, this will have on its investment programme.