§ 4. Mr. Benceasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what new industries were established in the new town of Cumbernauld from 1st April, 1962, to 1st April, 1963; and what was the number of new jobs provided.
§ Mr. NobleThree new firms were established in the new town of Cumbernauld between 1st April, 1962, and 1st April, 1963. The number of new jobs provided in the same period was 167.
§ Mr. BenceI thank the Secretary of State for that Answer. This is a modest achievement, but it is some achievement. Nevertheless, 460 people travel from Cumbernauld Station to Buchanan Street because there are no jobs for them in Cumbernauld and they have to keep their jobs in Glasgow. The position will get worse with the increasing number of families coming to Cumbernauld. Will the right hon. Gentleman really make efforts to increase the number of jobs being created in the new town by bringing more industry there? Otherwise, the position will really be frightening when the station is closed.
§ Mr. NobleI appreciate the hon. Member's point, but the development 1048 corporation has three new factories nearing completion which will provide work for 450 workers. In addition, there is an extension of an existing factory, which is expected to yield 200 jobs. In addition, four standard advance factories, capable of employing up to 500 people, are under construction. I think that the development corporation is doing its best to meet what the hon. Gentleman and I want.