§ 34. Mr. Martinasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement on progress with talks between the Scottish Development Agency and British Rail Engineering Ltd. on job creation measures following the rundown of the Springburn railway workshops; and what action his Department is taking to mitigate the social consequences.
§ Mr. LangGood progress continues to be made in the discussions between representatives of the Scottish Development Agency, British Rail Engineering Ltd., local authorities and other interests on the plans for an initiative for the Springburn area, and it is hoped that an agreement will be concluded shortly. While the emphasis of the proposed initiative is likely to be primarily on economic and employment measures, there will clearly also be social benefits.