§ Mr. Gregor Mackenzieasked the Secretary of State for Industry if he will take steps to assist small firms, in the Cambuslang and Rutherglen areas, which will be affected by the decision of the British Steel Corporation partially to close Clydebridge steelworks.
§ Mr. MacGregor[pursuant to his reply, 22 November 1982]: Companies, including small firms, in the Cambuslang and Rutherglen areas already have access to the full range of regional and other incentives provided by both the United Kingdom Government and the European Community. In addition BSC Industry Ltd. has provided 83 units suitable for small firms at the nearby Clyde workshops. So far 58 small firms, providing over 300 new jobs, have taken advantage of these.