HC Deb 08 April 1981 vol 2 c294W
32. Mr. Bill Walker

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he has any proposals to reduce the level of male unemployment in Tayside; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Alexander Fletcher

We have expanded substantially the programmes of special employment measures for those unable to find a job. The Scottish Development Agency is actively seeking to attract industry into the area and to encourage local industry to expand, and the particular problems of Dundee, Arbroath and Blairgowrie are recognised by their assisted area status.