HC Deb 21 November 1962 vol 667 cc1186-7
2. Mr. Bence

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what steps he is taking to encourage the building of an industrial estate in the Kirkintilloch, Croy and Twechar area.

Mr. Noble

I have approved the Kirkintilloch Town Development Scheme under which the town council is developing two industrial sites. The industrial facilities provided at Cumbernauld New Town are also within reach of the area.

Mr. Bence

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware 'that Dr. Hugh Gilles, the Convener of Dunbartonshire County Council, informed us that unemployment in the county is 6.8 per cent. and is rising, and that the loss of jobs in the county is not being offset by new jobs? Therefore, in view of the new town and the overspill agreement of Kirkinitilloch with Glasgow, will the right hon. Gentleman consider the construction of a further industrial estate in this area and the building of advance factories?

Mr. Noble

The question of industrial estates and advance factories is one for my right hon. Friend the President of the Board of Trade, not for me.