HC Deb 22 July 1937 vol 326 cc2427-8W
Mr. R. Gibson

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he is aware of the high percentage of unemployed in Greenock and of the availability of the old Caird Yard site there for new industries; and what steps are being taken to introduce new industries into Greenock with a view to providing employment?

Mr. Elliot

The answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. As regards the second part, the general provisions of the Special Areas (Amendment) Act, 1937, are designed to promote the industrial development of the Special Areas by offering substantial inducements to new industrial undertakings in those areas, and the Commissioner keeps the situation in all parts of these areas under constant review.