HC Deb 22 May 1963 vol 678 c49W
85. Mr. Dempsey

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will consult the spending departments, with a view to directing Government work into Coat-bridge and Airdrie, in order to alleviate the high rate of unemployment in this district.

Mr. Barber

In the placing of contracts, Government Departments continue to give preference to firms in development districts. I hope that the firms in Coatbridge and Airdrie will take full advantage of this preference.