HC Deb 24 November 1978 vol 958 cc757-8W
Mr. Sillars

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if, in view of the continuing high unemployment in the Girvan and Maybole areas, he will ask the Scottish Development Agency to undertake a special study to see what further assistance can be given in the creation of new male employment.

Mr. Gregor MacKenzie

I have passed the hon. Member's suggestion to the chairman of the agency. I know that the agency is well aware of the level of unemployment in these areas and is already taking vigorous steps to reduce that level, as elsewhere in Scotland.