§ 36. Mr. Fenner Brockwayasked the President of the Board of Trade if the review of industry in Slough in relation to the increased population accompanying the new L.C.C. estates has been completed by his Department; and how far the restrictions on industrial expansion in the borough will be relaxed.
§ Mr. P. ThorneycroftThe establishment of the two new L.C.C. estates in the Slough area is, of course, one of the factors which we take into account in considering applications for industrial expansion there. We shall continue to consider all applications for industrial development certificates on their merits.
§ Mr. BrockwayIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that there has been frustration of development for four years because of the drainage situation, and as there is likely to be a further large expansion at Slough next year, will he remove the present restrictions on expansion there?
§ Mr. ThorneycroftI can only repeat that I judge on its merits each case as it comes before me.