§ 46. Mr. Gowerasked the President of the Board of Trade if he has noted the recent decision of the War Office to close the boat stores at Barry, and the intention of the Admiralty to withdraw ships of the reserve fleet from the port of Barry; and if he will take account of these factors in framing his plans for encouraging industries to move into the area.
§ Mr. MaudlingYes, Sir. I will take account of these and other relevant factors.
§ Mr. GowerAs both these were actions taken by Government Departments and as they have led to some loss of employment, will my right hon. Friend do his best to see that the Board of Trade takes some compensating action to produce a benefit?
§ Mr. MaudlingIn fact, the employment prospects in this area are very good. Projects in hand or in definite prospect in the Cardiff area should provide some 1,500 new jobs, about 150 in Barry and the rest within the travel-to-work distance.