§ Mr. Craigenasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what consideration he has given to port facilities on the Clyde and their interaction with industrial and commercial activity in the west of Scotland.
§ Mr. Alexander FletcherI recognise that in recent years there has been a decline in the volume of trade passing through the Clyde, and I welcome the decision of the port authority to join with the Forth, Dundee and Aberdeen authorities in discussing the situation with representatives of Scottish industry and commerce.