HC Deb 25 November 1952 vol 508 cc229-30
2. Mr. Hamilton

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what steps he is taking to ensure the establishment of light industry in the new town of Glenrothes, Fife.

The Joint Under-Secretary of State for Scotland (Commander T. D. Galbraith)

Extensions to existing factories at Glenrothes have been approved in recent years and a further large extension of an established factory in the area is in prospect. In addition, industrial concerns who have in mind the building of new factories in Scotland are made aware of the sites and facilities available at Glenrothes.

Mr. Hamilton

Is the Minister aware that the estimated labour force available for new light industry in Glenrothes in the next three years will be approximately 1,000? Can he indicate whether any inquiries have been made by industrialists and, if so, what have been the results of those inquiries?

Commander Galbraith

Yes, Sir. Inquiries have been made recently. I cannot tell the hon. Member what the ultimate outcome of those inquiries will be.

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