Written question asked by Tom Clarke (Labour) on Tuesday, 11 May 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 25 May 1999. It was answered by Calum Macdonald (Labour) on Tuesday, 25 May 1999 on behalf of the Scottish Office.

Scottish Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, When he next expects to meet Lanarkshire Development Agency to discuss the industrial and jobs potential at Gartcosh. (Failed OPQ). - Includes figures.

Answer: Mr. Tom Clarke: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland when he next expects to meet Lanarkshire Development Agency to discuss the industrial and jobs potential at Gartcosh. [84148] Mr. Macdonald: I have no immediate plans to meet with Lanarkshire Development Agency to discuss the industrial and jobs potential at Gartcosh. The previous Secretary of State, my right hon. Friend the Member for Glasgow, Anniesland (Mr. Dewar), and the Prime Minister met with Lanarkshire Development Agency on 8 April to discuss inward investment and the opening of a new call centre at Cumbernauld. North Lanarkshire Council and Lanarkshire Development Agency have formed a Partnership to promote the regeneration of the Gartcosh site as a strategic industrial location capable of being marketed throughout the UK and internationally. The partnership is investing £11.6 million to transform the site into a fully-serviced 200 acre industrial park, which will be capable of accommodating up to 5,000 jobs and attracting substantial new investment into Lanarkshire.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 84148; 332 c127W
Session: 1998-99
Question not reached: Yes
Subjects: Employment Industry Job creation Industrial estates Lanarkshire Gartcosh
Contains statistics: Yes