§ Mr. Ernie Rossasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what role he envisages for planning agreements with companies in Scotland.
§ Mr. Alexander FletcherNone. As my hon. Friend the Under-Secretary of State for Industry reminded the House on 14 December last, planning agreements have never formed part of the Government's industrial policy.—[Vol. 975, c. 784.] The statutory provision for these agreements is being repealed in the current Industry Bill.