HC Deb 14 June 1932 vol 267 cc173-4
11. Mr. BATEY

asked the President of the Board of Trade how many new industries have been started in the county of Durham since the inception of the tariff policy of the Government?

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

I have not received particulars of the establishment of any new industry in the county of Durham during recent months.

Mr. BATEY

Is the Board of Trade giving any attention to the county of Durham?

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

Yes, Sir, a great deal of attention; but my hon. Friend's question relates to foreigners who might desire to establish new industries in Durham, and none of them have so far decided to do so.

Mr. CHARLES WILLIAMS

Why do they prefer Darwen to Durham?

Mr. BATEY

Will the Parliamentary Secretary say what attention they are giving to Durham?

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

I should hesitate to take up the time of the House by doing so.

Mr. LAWSON

Are not the Government giving a good deal of attention to Durham? Are they not destroying the old industries?