HC Deb 28 February 1996 vol 272 cc594-5W
17. Mr. Salmond

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland when he next expects to meet with representatives of Scottish Enterprise to discuss trends in the Scottish economy; and if he will make a statement. [15801]

Mr. Michael Forsyth

Ministers meet Scottish Enterprise regularly to discuss a range of issues.

30. Mr. David Shaw

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement about the prospects for the Scottish economy. [15815]

Mr. Kynoch

The prospects for the Scottish economy remain excellent. The latest CBI survey reports that Scottish manufacturers are more optimistic about business conditions, on average, than elsewhere in the UK. Recent independent forecasts of the Scottish economy predict high levels of GDP growth both this year and next. This is very encouraging.