HC Deb 27 June 1961 vol 643 c187
23. Miss Herbison

asked the President of the Board of Trade when work will commence on the advance factory at Shotts; and when it will be ready for occupation.

The Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Trade (Mr. Niall Macpher. son)

Negotiations for acquiring the necessary land are proceeding; building work will begin as soon as possible after they are completed, and is expected to take about nine months.

Miss Herbison

Will the Parliamentary Secretary make certain that there is no unavoidable delay whatever in the putting up of this factory, since the area is desperately in need of jobs which, it is hoped, will be made available by this factory?

Mr. Macpherson

Yes, we shall do our best.