§ 37. Mr. Chetwyndasked the President of the Board of Trade how many firms have shown an interest in the tenancy of the large empty Government-financed factory at Stockton-on-Tees since 18th April, 1961.
§ Mr. MaudlingThree firms have shown an interest as possible occupiers of this factory since 18th April last.
§ Mr. ChetwyndWould the President of the Board of Trade say whether there is any real prospect of any firm taking over this very important factory, or is it to be a permanent memorial to the failure of this Government's planning?
§ Mr. MaudlingI cannot say whether particular inquirers will or will not take the factory, but I repeat that there are important firms interested.