§ 18. Mr. Duffyasked the Secretary of State for Industry how many new industrial projects were started in south Yorkshire and west Yorkshire, respectively, during the last two years; and whether he will make a statement on the future of Yorkshire industry.
§ Mr. Gregor MackenzieI am sorry that the information which my hon. Friend requests on this is not available.
§ Mr. DuffyWill the Minister take it that the information which he says is not available has been published, and is he aware that my purpose in raising the Question is to ask whether he can explain the disturbing discrepancy in the figures that have been published? They show a much greater number of starts on industrial projects in west Yorkshire than in south Yorkshire. In view of the considerable spread of private industry in south as well as west Yorkshire, can the Minister offer an explanation?
§ Mr. MackenzieThe only answer to my hon. Friend is that someone will 679 answer some of my questions when I get back to the office.