§ Mr. McMasterTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland when he plans next to meet representatives in the Galloway and Nithsdale area to discuss how Locate in Scotland can best attract industry and inward investment to that area; if he will liaise with the President of the Board of Trade on such matters; and if he will make a statement. [9287]
§ Mr. KynochMy right hon. Friend has no plans at present for such a meeting. I have, however, recently agreed to meet representatives of Dumfries and Galloway regional council to discuss the economy of Upper Nithsdale and the Machars and this meeting is currently being arranged.
My right hon. Friend liaises closely with the President of the Board of Trade on a wide range of issues affecting industry throughout Scotland.