HC Deb 26 October 1987 vol 121 c150W
Mr. Michael J. Martin

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland when he estimates that the Springburn job initiative will begin.

Mr. Lang

STRIDE, the job-creation enterprise set-up by British Rail, is already in operation and discussions on a wider economic initiative involving the Scottish Development Agency, local authorities and other local interests continue. The agency shares our wish to see the initiative launched as soon as possible, but this depends on agreement being reached on a programme of action and the necessary administrative arrangements.

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