§ Mr. McMasterTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what plans he has to establish an economic initiative area in any part of Renfrew district; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. StewartThere have already been established in Renfrew district the Ferguslie Park Partnership and a smaller urban renewal initiative in Barrhead. My right hon. Friend has no plans at present to establish further economic initiative areas in Renfrew district. The local authority, local enterprise companies and others are, however, free to decide to target their activities and resources on particular areas of perceived need or opportunity. The Glasgow airport initiative is an example of such an initiative established to take advantage of economic development opportunities in the area.