HC Deb 29 June 1939 vol 349 cc598-9
4. Mr. Mainwaring

asked the Minister of Labour whether the Commissioner for Special Areas has made any decision with respect to the clearance and preparation of sites suitable for the establishment of new industries in Rhondda?

Mr. E. Brown

The Commissioner for the Special Areas has decided to acquire a small site at Forth to be cleared in order to improve amenities. As regards the acquisition of sites for industrial development, I have nothing to add to the answer I gave the hon. Member on 25th May.

Mr. Mainwaring

Is the Minister aware that up to now not one site in that area has been cleared or prepared by the Special Commissioner?

Mr. Brown

I do not think the answer which I have given bears out that statement.

Mr. Mainwaring

Will the Minister accept it from me that not one site in that area has yet been cleared by the Commissioner?

Mr. Brown

Factories have been provided and new industrial undertakings are now in operation.

Mr. Mainwaring

But sites were not cleared by the Commissioner.

Mr. Brown

Provided by him.

Mr. Mainwaring

No, Sir.