Bathgate

Oral Answers to Questions — Economic Affairs – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 1 December 1966.

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Photo of Mr Tam Dalyell Mr Tam Dalyell , West Lothian 12:00, 1 December 1966

asked the First Secretary of State and Secretary of State for Economic Affairs if, in view of the 9 per cent. unemployment rate in the area, he will visit Bathgate in the near future.

Photo of Mr Michael Maitland Stewart Mr Michael Maitland Stewart , Fulham

No, Sir; but I hope to visit Scotland in the new year.

Photo of Mr Tam Dalyell Mr Tam Dalyell , West Lothian

In view of the improved employment percentage, will my right hon. Friend agree that it is now up to individual firms to take advantage of the cash grant scheme and the off-the job adult retraining scheme announced yesterday by the Minister of Labour? Will the Government make sure that these good schemes are fully publicised, in the right quarters?