§ Mr. Parryasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he has any plans to outlaw labour only subcontracting in the construction industry in Scotland; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. AncramMy right hon. Friend has no such plans.
§ Mr. Parryasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he is satisfied with the current legislation on lump labour in the construction industry in Scotland; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. AncramMy right hon. Friend is satisfied that the current legislation on labour-only subcontracting is operating successfully in Scotland.
§ Mr. Parryasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what plans Her Majesty's Government have to reduce unemployment in Scotland in the construction industry; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. AncramThe best prospects for the construction industry lie in the Government's overall policy of creating a sound economy as a basis for industrial recovery.
§ Mr. Parryasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many construction workers were employed in the industry in Scotland at the latest available date; and what were the figures for June 1979.
§ Mr. Allan StewartThe estimated numbers of employees in employment in the construction industry in Scotland in June 1983 and June 1979 are 121,000 and 163,000 respectively.