HC Deb 06 February 1980 vol 978 cc224-5W
28. Mr.Harry Ewing

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement on the future prospects for the Scottish economy.

Mr. Younger

The economic situation internationally and in the United Kingdom is likely to make the period ahead a difficult one for the Scottish economy. Our policies aim to bring about a fundamental improvement in economic performance in all parts of the United Kingdom through controlling inflation and encouraging enterprise and initiative.