§ Mr. McLeishTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will list the initiatives taken on industrial policy and the governance of Scotland by him during the United Kingdom's presidency of the EC; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Stewart[holding answer 30 November 1992]: On 12 November following the Chancellor's autumn statement, my right hon. Friend announced initiatives totalling some £340 million to boost the construction industry, to increase resources for housing and to reduce the rate burden on Scottish business.
In the course of his stock taking on constitutional issues, the Prime Minister heard a useful range of views when he visited Scotland in September. He will be announcing his conclusions in due course.
194WAs the hon. Member will be aware, the Select Committee on Scottish Affairs has been re-established.