HC Deb 17 January 1972 vol 829 cc27-8
38. Sir D. Walker-Smith

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether he will review the operation of industrial development certificates and the exemption limits applying in respect thereof.

Mr. Anthony Grant

I do continuously, Sir.

Sir D. Walker-Smith

On the assumption that we are allowed to exercise that form of control at all in the future, will my hon. Friend assure the House that the fact that it is a bureaucratic form of control, not subject to the processes of public inquiry and appeal like town planning control, will not induce a state of complacency, and will he assure the House that there will be a frequent and regular review in conjunction with industrialists and town planners?

Mr. Grant

Yes, Sir. I give that assurance.

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