§ Mr. McMasterTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what plans he has to promote the strategic economic development of Renfrew district; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. StewartThe Government's principal agents for the promotion of local economic development are the local enterprise companies. Their business plans, completed
Education authority schools (including nursery and special schools) 1992 1991 Number As percentage of pupils present Per cent. Number As percentage of pupils present Per cent. Pupils present on census day 695,201 — 698,554 — Pupils taking school meals: On payment 227,740 32.8 230,378 33.0 Free 107,186 15.4 101,915 14.6 Total 334,926 48.2 332,293 47.6 Pupils bringing their own food to school1 115,681 18.5 106,110 16.9 1 Excluding Grampian region, for which results for 1991 are not available. NB
A number of pupils took neither school meals brought food to school. These pupils would generally either have gone home for lunch or have eaten out locally.
A detailed statement of the returns from education authorities from which these national figures are derived is being placed in the Library.
716Weach year and covering a three-year rolling period, set out their strategic and operational aims and objectives for their area.
The local enterprise company responsible for Renfrew district, Renfrewshire Enterprise, is involved in a range of initiatives and activities—often with other public and private sector bodies—to promote the development of skills, employment and economic prosperity in the area. The Glasgow airport initiative, which has very substantial potential employment and economic benefits for the area, is one example of the enterprise company working with others in a co-ordinated, complementary and strategic way to the benefit of the local community. I am sure the local enterprise company would be happy to discuss with the hon. Member the other aims and activities for the area set out in its business plan.
§ Mr. McMasterTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what plans he has to give enterprise zone status to any part of Renfrew district; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. StewartMy right hon. Friend has no such plans. The district does, however, have the advantage of development area status; and, of course, the full range of powers and functions available to the local enterprise company, Renfrewshire Enterprise, are deployed to the benefit of the district.