HC Deb 15 February 1984 vol 54 c224W
18. Mr. Malone

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he will make a statement on the development of oil-related industries in Aberdeen.

Mr. Allan Stewart

In 1983 employment in oil-related industries in Aberdeen district rose by 7 per cent. to 45,700. As a result of our policies 1984 and 1985 promise even higher levels of activity in the North sea than 1983 and the Aberdeen area is well placed to continue to benefit from this.