HC Deb 08 December 1953 vol 521 c1800
48. Mr. P. Williams

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what requests for assistance have been made to his Department recently by firms wishing to move to the Trading Estate in Sunderland; and with what results.

Mr. R. A. Butler

There has been one such application to the Development Areas Treasury Advisory Committee. It is still under consideration, and I cannot anticipate the recommendation of the Committee.

Mr. Williams

Is my right hon. Friend aware of the need for a sense of urgency in this matter, as I believe the firm which applied to the Development Areas Treasury Advisory Committee is in fact a clothing firm which can take over labour released from the previous factory?

Mr. Butler

Yes, Sir, I am aware of the urgency, and the hon. Member's Question brings it further to my attention.