HC Deb 05 July 1972 vol 840 cc542-3
21. Sir G. de Freitas

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will make a statement on his discussions with the Chairman of the East Midlands Economic Planning Council on the encouragement of new industries in Corby New Town.

Mr. Amery

My right hon. Friend the Minister for Local Government and Development was to have met the Economic Planning Council on 23rd June but has had to defer the meeting until later this month.

Sir G. de Freitas

Is the Minister aware of the opinion of the Chairman of the Economic Planning Council that it is wrong from an economic and national viewpoint to deny Corby the right to diversify its industry?

Mr. Amery

All these matters can best be discussed when my right hon. Friend meets the council and has a talk with the chairman.

Sir G. de Freitas

This was 10 months ago. In view of the unsatisfactory nature of the reply, I shall try to raise the matter on the Adjournment.