§ 12. Mr. Probertasked 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 DaviesNo specific proposals have been made for the development of 1201 a major growth point in the heads of the valleys area.
§ Mr. ProbertBut 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. DaviesThe 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.