HC Deb 07 December 1998 vol 322 c32W
Mr. Swayne

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what estimate he has made of the impact on the Scottish economy of the closure of the Royal Ordnance factory at Bishopton. [62258]

Mr. Dewar

The response to any particular industrial closure is a matter, in the first instance, for the relevant local enterprise centre.

Mr. Swayne

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Defence regarding the closure of the Royal Ordnance factory at Bishopton. [62259]

Mr. Dewar

Ministers and officials in my Department liaise with colleagues in MoD on a routine basis in relation to defence-related issues affecting Scotland.