HC Deb 13 July 1950 vol 477 cc1536-7
40. Lord Malcolm Douglas-Hamilton

asked the President of the Board of Trade what plans he has for the use of the Corpach ex-naval base for industrial development.

Mr. H. Wilson

This base is on land requisitioned by the Admiralty, and it is not yet known whether it will be available for industrial development.

Lord Malcolm Douglas-Hamilton

Can the Minister say what steps he is taking to secure this base for industrial development, bearing in mind that it is a first-class place for the establishment of suitable industries?

Mr. Wilson

I am in the course of discussion with my noble Friend the First Lord of the Admiralty about it, but I am sure the noble Lord will realise that there will be considerable difficulty in persuading private industries to set up there.