§ Mr. Urwinasked the Minister of Technology when he last officially visited the northern region, and for what purpose; and when he plans to make a further visit, and for what purpose.
§ Mr. BennOn 9th December, when I was glad to meet informally some members of the Northern Economic Planning Council concerned in technological industry.
I also visited Associated Ship Builders at Wallsend and the Durham Technical College.
No date for my next visit has been fixed.
§ Mr. Urwinasked the Minister of Technology what proposals he has for giving 247W greater impetus to the technological development of the northern region; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. BennI have nothing to add to the Answer which I gave to my hon. Friend the Member for Newcastle-upon-Tyne, West (Mr. Bob Brown) on 15th December, 1966.—[Vol. 738, c.149.]