HC Deb 23 July 1957 vol 574 cc215-6
56. Mr. Hannan

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many firms, up to date, have agreed to establish units of industry at the new town of Cumbernauld; and if he will make a statement of future prospects.

Mr. J. N. Browne

A factory for one firm, with an employment potential of over 3,000, is already being built in the new town and the development corporation is in touch with a number of other interested firms. Cumbernauld offers many advantages to industry and should prove attractive in particular, to firms to be displaced from redevelopment areas in Glasgow. The development Corporation is fully alive to to its opportunities in this field and will shortly be having discussions with Glasgow Corporation about the reception of such firms.