§ 41. Sir Hector MonroTo 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. LangMy 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 281W industrial investment. Last year there were announcements of over 50 major new industrial projects with the prospect of over 12,000 jobs.