HC Deb 16 January 2001 vol 361 c162W
Mr. Alexander

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what plans he has to promote enterprise among disadvantaged groups in disadvantaged areas in the West of Scotland. [145772]

Mr. Timms

The Government aim to promote enterprise among disadvantaged groups in all parts of the United Kingdom. The Government have undertaken to consult on a number of tax incentives designed to increase private investment in high unemployment areas, including the proposal by the Social Investment Task Force for a community investment tax credit.

Specific Scottish measures for promoting enterprise among disadvantaged groups in the West of Scotland are a devolved matter for the Scottish Executive.