Scotland (Economic Situation)

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 7 February 1972.

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Photo of Mr Thomas McMillan Mr Thomas McMillan , Glasgow Central 12:00, 7 February 1972

Is it not equally true that the system prevailing at the moment, with the standard grant and the operational grant, means that the local people cannot make a decision? A matter is recommended or otherwise and sent to London, where it goes into the deep freeze, before the company knows where it is going.