Scottish Freight

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Transport – in the House of Commons am 12:00 am ar 11 Chwefror 1991.

Danfonwch hysbysiad imi am ddadleuon fel hyn

Photo of Tom Clarke Tom Clarke Shadow Minister (Disability) 12:00, 11 Chwefror 1991

Is the Minister aware of the excellent record of the work force of the Coatbridge container base and Freightliner depot? Will he match their commitment by ensuring adequate investment so that they will have jobs in the future? When British Rail takes a decision about the Freightliner village which will arise from the channel tunnel, does he accept that it would be outrageous if it considered a location in Glasgow in view of the problems of the Kingston bridge? Given the infrastructure that already exists at Coatbridge and Gartcosh as well as Mossend and the huge job losses in Lanarkshire—many of which were due to the Secretary of State—can we return to the prosperity that we once had under a Labour Government and ensure that that development takes place in Lanarkshire?