§ Mr. McInnesasked the Secretary of State for Scotland (1) how many firms have been transferred from Glasgow under the Town Development Act, 1957, to overspill areas, excluding new towns, since June, 1957;
(2) how many firms have transferred from Glasgow to new towns since June, 1957, under the Town Development Act, 1957.
§ Mr. MaclaySince June, 1957, fifteen firms have moved from Glasgow to places designated as receiving areas under Section 8 of the Housing and Town Development (Scotland) Act, 1957. Of these, nine have gone to the New Towns. In addition six firms have
28Wdetails of part-time day release, industry by industry, for the years ended May, 1958 and 1959.
§ Mr. MaclayThe following table gives the details for Session 1957–58. Employment figures for May, 1959, to enable corresponding figures to be given for 1958–59 are not yet available.
decided on such a move and are engaged in negotiations and a further four are known to be considering it.