Clause 1

Part of Industry Bill – in the House of Commons at 5:30 pm on 6 February 1980.

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Photo of Mr Gregor Mackenzie Mr Gregor Mackenzie , Rutherglen 5:30, 6 February 1980

The hon. Member for Bury St. Edmunds (Mr. Griffiths) and I were elected to Parliament on the same day. We have been here almost 16 years and have not often found much to agree about. I disagreed with most of the hon. Gentleman's speech, particularly regarding profitability and service under public ownership compared with private enterprise, but I agree that British industry and the entire country are in need of stability. Over the years, we have experienced far too much uncertainty. However, I do not believe that the proposals in clause I offer greater stability. They will create a great deal of uncertainty, particularly in my part of the world—and I hope that I shall be excused if I concern myself with the Scottish Development Agency.