HC Deb 27 January 1988 vol 126 cc280-1W
41. Sir Hector Monro

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what recent discussions he has had with the Confederation of British Industry about new industries coming to Scotland during the past year and on how many jobs will be created.

Mr. Lang

My right hon. and learned Friend keeps in regular touch with the Confederation of British Industry on a range of issues, and addressed its annual conference in Glasgow in November when he drew attention to the continuing attractiveness of Scotland as a location for industrial investment. Last year there were announcements of over 50 major new industrial projects with the prospect of over 12,000 jobs.