§ Mr. McMasterTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland when he last visited Stoddard's carpet factory in Elderslie; what plans he has to make a ministerial visit; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. StewartMy right hon. Friend visited Stoddard's factory in 1987 as the Scottish Office Minister with responsibility for industry and home affairs. He has no plans to re-visit the factory. There have been more recent visits to the factory by our officials.