HC Deb 18 October 1976 vol 917 c350W
Mr. Rifkind

asked the Secretary of State for Industry whether he will give details of those matters for which his Department will be responsible in Scotland, after the implementation of the Government's present devolution proposals.

Mr. Alan Williams

My right hon. Friend will be responsible in Scotland, as in the rest of Great Britain, for industrial policy, certain aspects of regional industrial policy, and industrial research and development as well for the British Steel Corporation, the Post Office, British Aerospace and British Shipbuilders.