HC Deb 14 February 1938 vol 331 cc1553-4W
Mr. T. Morris

asked the Minister of Labour whether he will state the number and names of towns which have applied to be declared an area suitable for the assistance of the sites committee under the provisions of Sections 5 and 6 of the Special Areas (Amendment) Act, 1937?

Mr. E. Brown

The following local authorities have signified their intention of making representations under Section 5 (2) of the Special Areas (Amendment) Act, 1937:

County Boroughs.
Birkenhead. Rochdale.
Blackburn. St. Helens.
Burnley. Wigan.
Urban Districts.
Abram. Kirkham.
Aspull. Ashton-in-Maker. Newton - in -Makerfield.
field. Orrell.
Blackrod. Rishton.
Clayton-le-Moors. Skelmersdale.
Golborne. Standish with
Great Harwood. Langtree.
Haydock. Upholland.
Hindley. Westhoughton.
Ince - in - Maker- field.
Municipal Boroughs.
Accrington. Heywood.
Darwen. Leigh.
Glossop.
Rural District.
Tintwistle.