HC Deb 12 December 1963 vol 686 cc120-1W
82. Mr. Jeger

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs whether, in view of the lack of suitable employment for school leavers and for clerical and administrative workers in South Yorkshire, he will consult commercial and industrial undertakings with head offices in London on the possibility of their removal to Doncaster.

Sir K. Joseph

The Location of Offices Bureau, which has been set up to encourage the movement of offices out of London, has asked local authorities in all parts of the country about the scope for office development in their areas. I understand that Doncaster County Borough Council has supplied the bureau with information and the bureau will bring this to the attention of firms whose requirements can be met there.

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