HC Deb 27 February 1963 vol 672 cc186-7W
Sir F. Markham

asked the President of the Board of Trade, if it is still the policy of Her Majesty's Government to encourage London-based firms to move to Bletchley; and what are the limits as to the number of firms, and number of men, who might be so transferred from London to Bletchley.

Mr. D. Price

No. The number of jobs in prospect from industrial projects already approved and still to be completed in Bletchley is likely to be adequate for the needs of the present overspill scheme. I shall, however, keep the situation under review.

Sir F. Markham

asked the President of the Board of Trade how many new industries have started up at Bletchley during the past three years; how many of these were formerly London-based; and what numbers they now employ.

Mr. D. Price

Information on the setting up of all new industry is not available. In the three years ended 31st December, 1962, industrial development certificates were issued for 22 schemes with an estimated employment of about 1,400. All the firms concerned originated in London; seven were new entrants in the three year period.

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