HC Deb 02 March 1983 vol 38 c175W
30. Mr. Gregor MacKenzie

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what plans he has for dealing with the present unemployment problem in Scotland.

Mr. Younger

I regard our strategy of controlling inflation within a sound financial framework and restoring competitiveness to industry as the best way of improving employment prospects. For those unable to get a job we have substantially expanded the programmes of special employment and training measures.

36. Mr. David Marshall

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement on the level of unemployment in Scotland.

Mr. Alexander Fletcher

I refer the hon. Member to my reply of 14 February to the hon. Member for Glasgow, Govan (Mr. McMahon).—[Vol. 37, c.35.]