Heads of the Valleys Area

HC Deb 13 May 1969 vol 783 cc1200-1

12. Mr. Probert

asked the Secretary of State for Wales what proposals have now been made as a result of investigations into the development of the heads of the valleys area as a major growth point; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Ifor Davies

No specific proposals have been made for the development of a major growth point in the heads of the valleys area.

Mr. Probert

But would my hon. Friend not agree that, in view of the strategic importance of this area, development here would help to relieve many adjacent areas of their high unemployment? Would he assure us that close examination will be given to this?

Mr. Davies

The needs of the heads of the valleys area are not being overlooked. I would remind my hon. Friend of the recent announcement in his area of an advance factory of 25,000 sq. ft.