§ 6. Mr. Nicholas WintertonTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what discussions he has held with the First Minister on prospects for inward investment for the manufacturing sector in Scotland. [101224]
§ Dr. ReidI have regular discussions with the First Minister on a wide variety of topics. Inward investors have made an important contribution to the Scottish economy in recent years and I hope we will continue to attract them. It is an area in which Scotland benefits from both the UK effort and the distinctive Scottish dimension.