HC Deb 30 July 1935 vol 304 cc2458-9
15. Mr. H. STEWART

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he has considered the recommendation of the special area commissioner to set up a central bureau of information to which industrialists could refer for advice and technical data relating to potential industrial districts, not only in the special areas but elsewhere; and whether he proposes to set up such a department to act as a permanent service of the Board of Trade?

The PRESIDENT of the BOARD of TRADE (Mr. Runciman)

This suggestion, together with other recommendations of the commissioner, is receiving consideration.

Captain Sir WILLIAM BRASS

In view of the great unemployment in Lancashire, will the right hon. Gentleman consider advertising the fact that there is a special bureau for this purpose?

Mr. RUNCIMAN

We have been giving information in the Board of Trade Journal, and also through the Press. The best work in that respect could be done by the committee itself.

Mr. MACQUISTEN

Is it proposed to establish a university, complete with supermen, in connection with this, in order to teach people how to carry on their business?

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