§ Mr. WorthingtonTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland to what extent he has any responsibility for the operation of the European social fund in Scotland.
§ Mr. StewartMy right hon. Friend is responsible for the European social fund in areas in Scotland designatd as objective 1, 2 or 5b under the appropriate regulations. Responsibility in Great Britain for national schemes under objective 3 rests with my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Employment.