§ 53. Mr. E. J. Williamsasked the Minister of Labour what are the results of his consultations with the Commissioner of the Special Areas for the establishment of new industries at Maesteg; and whether he is aware of the greater urgency for 2445 something to be done owing to the dismissal of hundreds of miners at the Caerau colliery in the district?
§ The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Labour (Mr. Lennox-Boyd)The Commissioner for the Special Areas informs me that in the course of a deputation from the urban district council some months ago he affirmed his readiness in suitable circumstances to assist the establishment of a new industrial undertaking in the Maesteg Valley by the provision of a factory and the offer of other assistance. I need hardly say this offer still holds good.
§ Mr. WilliamsMay I ask whether the hon. Member or the Special Commissioner will be prepared to meet a delegation of the urban district council on this point?
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydThe Special Commissioner has already met the urban district council on a previous occasion, but I will convey the suggestion of the hon. Member to the appropriate quarter.