HC Deb 28 January 1937 vol 319 c1037
1. Mr. Vyvyan Adams

asked the Minister of Labour whether he can make any further statement as to the proposals of His Majesty's Government with regard to the distressed areas?

The Minister of Labour (Mr. Ernest Brown)

I would refer my hon. and gallant Friend to the reply given by the Prime Minister to the hon. Member for Neath (Sir W. Jenkins) on 19th January.

Mr. Adams

May we expect legislation at an early date?

Mr. Brown

At an early date.

Mr. Adams

Pending that legislation, will the Government adhere more literally to their declared policy of putting new arms factories in these areas?

Mr. Brown

I cannot add to the Prime Minister's answer.

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