HC Deb 12 June 1972 vol 838 cc231-2W
Mr. Parry

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry (1) if he will make a statement on the official visit to Mersey-side on 7th May of the Minister for Industrial Development;

(2) if the Minister for Industrial Development met the Merseyside Employment Advisory Committee on his recent official visit to Liverpool; and if he will make a statement;

(3) if he will now announce the date when he next intends to pay an official visit to Merseyside.

Mr. Chat away

My visit to Merseyside was one of a series I am making to the regions in order to meet businessmen, trade unionists and others concerned with industrial development; and to learn more of the problems with which they are faced. While I was in Liverpool I had a useful discussion with the Merseyside Unemployment Advisory Committee. Neither my right hon. Friend nor I have yet made plans for a further official visit to Merseyside.