HC Deb 17 March 1955 vol 538 cc1434-5
11. Mr. Watkins

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he has considered the proposals made to him by the Welsh Board of Industry for the introduction of industries to the rural towns of Brecon and Radnor; and what action has been taken.

Mr. P. Thorneycroft

I am not aware of any such proposals, but I shall be happy to examine any which are put to me.

Mr. Watkins

Will the President of the Board of Trade ask the Welsh Board of Industry to make a special investigation of this problem in the rural parts of Wales, and not only in my constituency, without waiting for the report from the Board?

Mr. Thorneycroft

As I told the hon. Member, if he has any proposal to put to me, I will certainly look at it.