§ 7. Mr. Benceasked the Secretary of State for Industry, Trade and Regional Development what progress has been made in developing the industrial site in Dalmuir, owned by Ingersoll-Rand Ltd.
§ Mr. HeathIngersoll-Rand Ltd. has recently confirmed its intention to develop the industrial site at Dalmuir for the production of heavy machinery; the timing of the development is dependent on the rate of growth of its business.
§ Mr. BenceI have been given that answer for three years. The Burgh of Clydebank has several applications for industrial development on the Clyde. I was given a promise that the Board of Trade would repurchase this industrial site from Ingersoll-Rand if the Burgh of Clydebank could find a customer. It has now got one. Will the right hon. Gentleman now arrange for the Board of Trade to repurchase the site?
§ Mr. HeathWe have recently confirmed the position as stated in my Answer. If the hon. Member has details of a project on this scale for that site perhaps he will let me have them.