asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he will consider setting up a committee to inquire into the steps necessary for the better government of Scotland and the prevention of the drift of industry to the south?

As the hon. Member is aware, proposals for improving the efficiency of Scottish administration are now before Parliament and I do not propose to institute a further inquiry at this time. As regards the location of industry I would remind the hon. Member that this question is now being considered by a Royal Commission.