§ Mr. Canavanasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he will list the number of foundry closures in Falkirk district since May 1979 and the companies involved, and the number of job losses in Falkirk district in the foundry industry; and what discussions his Department has had on these matters over the same period.
§ Mr. Allan StewartComprehensive estimates of the number of closures and the number of job losses in the foundry industry in Falkirk district are not available. Officials of the Industry Department for Scotland are continuously discussing opportunities and problems facing companies both in the hon. Member's constituency and elsewhere in Scotland.