Orders of the Day — Scottish Development Agency Bill

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 5:53 pm on 29 October 1987.

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Photo of Mr Harry Ewing Mr Harry Ewing , Falkirk East 5:53, 29 October 1987

I caution the hon. Gentleman, early in his parliamentary career, that it is very dangerous to draw on comments in The Scotsman, or any other newspaper, that are described as "Government sources", particularly with regard to discussions that have occurred, whether they be between the Government, the Liberal party, the Labour party or any other party. We are aware of a history of Government sources telling deliberate lies to show themselves in a better light. A similar situation arose in the Scottish Grand Committee with regard to the day on which the Liberal party had the choice of business. The Liberal party was betrayed on that day and the same attributed Government sources put out lies to the newspapers on that occasion.