Factories, New Towns

HC Deb 28 July 1949 vol 467 c2648

67. Mr. Albu

asked the President of the Board of Trade how many firms have, through his suggestion, agreed to establish factories in the new towns.

Mr. H. Wilson

If, as I assume, my hon. Friend is referring to the London new towns, my Department have approved the proposals of eight firms to establish new factories in these towns.

Mr. Albu

Is my right hon. Friend satisfied that in the direction of new factories, the correct balance is being held between the new towns and the development areas?

Mr. Wilson

Yes, Sir, and I am in close touch with my right hon. Friend the Minister of Town and Country Planning on this matter.