§ 21. Mr. Shinwellasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware that only two light industries have been started in the new town of Peterlee; and his plans for the provision of additional industries.
§ Sir D. EcclesI shall try to interest suitable firms in Peterlee.
§ Mr. ShinwellIs that not a most unsatisfactory Answer? Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that I have had similar answers from his predecessors during the nine years since the inception of the new town? Yet we have there only two light industries, although a large amount of labour is available. Will the right hon. Gentleman try to do something about it?
§ Sir D. EcclesI told the right hon. Gentleman that I would try. It is a fact that the Peterlee Development Corporation has powers to build factories under the New Towns Act, 1946, but I will certainly look into the matter.