§ Mr. P. Williamsasked the President of the Board of Trade how many firms have shown interest in moving to development districts in the North-East since the Budget.
§ Mr. ErrollSince the Budget, the Board of Trade has received over 40 new inquiries from companies outside the region which have expressed interest in moving to development districts in the North-East, and a number of other companies have shown a renewed interest in these development districts. Representatives of 28 companies have visited the area in the period.