§ 39. Mr. Emrys Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Industry, Trade and Regional Development if he is aware of the vacant factory space in Maybole; and, in view of the continuing unemployment in the area, if he will schedule it as a development district, so as to induce firms to utilise this space.
§ Mr. HeathI am aware that private factory space is available for letting in Maybole. The Board of Trade will continue to bring it to the attention of suitable firms prepared to consider the area.
The rate of unemployment in the Ayr/Troon Group does not justify my adding it to the list of development districts.