§ 18. Mr. Wingneld Digbyasked the Secretary of State for Industry, Trade and Regional Development how many applications for industrial development certificates in Dorset he has received since 31st May; how many he has granted; and how many he has refused.
§ Mr. HeathFrom the 1st June to 30th November, 1963, nine applications were received; two were withdrawn by the firms concerned before a decision was taken; five were granted and two are awaiting decision. None was refused.
§ Mr. DigbyWhen considering these applications, will my right hon. Friend bear in mind that by doing so much to attract industry elsewhere, he is doing much to reduce the number of applications which we receive for the small industrial establishments which are required in Dorset?
§ Mr. HeathWe discussed this very fully during the last two days. Development districts must have priority in the movement of industry, but, at the same time there are, as these figures show, a number of small applications which can be accommodated in other areas. I do not think that there is any evidence that these applications have been discouraged by the general location of industry policy.