HC Deb 25 April 1933 vol 277 c3
2. Mr. PRICE

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is now in a position to make a statement with reference to the establishment of new industries in the distressed areas for the purpose of mitigating unemployment?

Mr. RUNCIMAN

I would refer the hon. Member to the reply which I gave to him on 28th March. Collection of information is proceeding but I am unable at the present time to say when it will be possible to make a further statement to the House.

Sir JOSEPH NALL

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that one of the chief reasons for the delay in this respect is the uncertainty relating to the Ray-Committee's Report and recommendations?

Mr. RUNCIMAN

We are trying to reduce those uncertainties to a minimum.

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