§ 90. Mr. William Hamiltonasked the President of the Board of Trade whether, as a further measure of assistance to development areas, he will initiate legislation similar to that of the Industrial Advice and Enterprise Act of Northern Ireland.
§ Mr. JayMeasures to encourage the use of management consultants are among the possibilities referred to in my right hon. Friend's Answer today to the hon. Member for Croydon, North-East (Mr. Weatherill).
§ Mr. HamiltonCan my right hon. Friend say when this particular kind of assistance will be introduced in this country, since it would make a significant contribution to the regional policies which the Government are now implement?
§ Mr. JayYes, I realise the importance of this. On the other hand, we must expect firms to make some contributions to their own costs and not expect every form of expense to be contributed to by the Government in those areas.