asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what representations he has received from South Ayrshire Trades Council about continuing high unemployment.

None.

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if the Government have abandoned a target of full employment in the Scottish economy in the period between now and 1980.

I have nothing to add to what my hon. Friend the Financial Secretary to the Treasury told the hon. Member on 19th October.—[Vol. 917, c. 397.]