HC Deb 02 May 1978 vol 949 cc8-10W
Mr. Gordon Wilson

asked the Secretary of State for Industry what proposals he has to encourage the building of additional petrochemicals and plastics plant in Scotland; and what attitude has been taken to additional capacity by the EEC Commission.

Mr. Cryer

It is the Government's policy to encourage the best use of our North Sea resources, and the full range of our regional and industrial incentives is available for qualifying projects in Scotland.

Non-public sector appointments Part-time public sector appointments (other than to the NEB)
Basnett, David General Secretary and Treasurer, National Union of General and Municipal Workers None
Dickinson, John L., C.B.E., D.L. Director, SKF Steel Ltd.; Sheffield Twist Drill and Steel Co. Ltd.; Bofors Companies (UK) Ltd.; Weyroc Ltd. Chairman, British Rail (Eastern Board)
Frame, Alistair G. Deputy Chief Executive, The Rio Tinto Zinc Corporation Ltd Board Member, Central Electricity Generating Board
Gardiner, John Chief Executive. The Laird Group None
Lvons, John General Secretary, Engineers and Managers' Association None
M[...]es, Mrs. Caroline M. Economic and Industrial Consultant Member, Monopolies and Mergers Commission
Scanlon, Hugh P. President, Amalgamated Union of Engineering Workers Chairman, Engineering Industry Training Board; Board Member, British Gas Corporation; Board Member, Metrication Board
Urwin, Harry C. Deputy General Secretary, Transport and General Workers' Union Member, Manpower Services Commission; Board Member, National Freight Corporation
Wellings, Sir Jack, C.B.E. Chairman and Managing Director, The 600 Group Ltd. None

Mr. Holland

asked the Secretary of State for Industry if he will list in the Official Report the full-time occupation and part-time Government appointments

Full-time occupation Part-time Government appointments (other than the British Steel Corporation)
Mr. J. Diamond Retired (formerly Assistant General Secretary of the Iron and Steel Trades Confederation)
Lord Gregson Managing Director, Fairey Engineering Holdings Ltd
Mr. W. D. Griffiths British Steel Corporation employee
Sir James Menter Principal Queen Mary College University of London Deputy Chairman of the Advisory Council for Applied Research Development. Member of the Finniston Enquiry into the Engineering Profession.
Sir Melvyn Rosser Partner Deloitte & Co. Chairman of the Welsh Council. Member of the Advisory Committee on Celtic Sea Oil.
Sir James Woddeson Chairman of Northern Engineering Industries Ltd.

Mr. Holland

asked the Secretary of State for Industry if he will list in the

I am not aware of the Commission's attitude on this matter.