Former MP for Clydebank and Milngavie
Is the hon. Gentleman trying to suggest that the only protests against the closure of Gartcosh and the potential closure of Ravenscraig are coming from the Opposition Benches? The hon. Gentleman's hon. Friend who is sitting beside him, the hon. Member for Dumfries (Sir H. Monro), and others including the Church of Scotland, every local authority in Scotland and the mass of the Scottish...
I did not hear any slur.
Answer the question.
Will my hon. Friend inform the House of the number of persons now in receipt of mobility benefits?
Is the Minister aware that, because of the division of responsibilities between regional and district authorities, there have been obstructions and delays involving two essential projects? Is he further aware that Strathclyde Regional Council and Clydebank District Council may be in conflict over the provision of new housing stock? Will he inquire into this?
What study, if any, is being made of the principle of no fault liability in this context?
Does my hon. Friend know that the reason for the project's not being proceeded with was a planning condition which still applies to Gulf Oil?
Is my hon. Friend implying that the jobs did not materialise through the fault of Cromarty Petroleum or of some other party?