HC Deb 09 July 1975 vol 895 cc158-9W
18. Mr. William Hamilton

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what progress is being made in the provision of the social infrastructure in housing, education, health and transport services to meet the needs of the North Sea oil industry.

Mr. Millan

Substantial progress has been made by public authorities in providing the necessary infrastructure in the areas directly affected by North Sea oil. The Government are giving priority to proposals for investment of this kind as well as significant additional financial assistance.

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