§ 90. Mr. Granvilleasked the President of the Board of Trade what factors are taken into consideration by his Department in assisting areas with a long record of depression to attract new factories; and whether local authorities are to consult his Department only after unemployment has become serious.
§ Mr. BelcherThe main factors are the past, present and prospective level of employment and industrial activity in the area. In answer to the second part of the Question, I am always willing to consider any evidence bearing on these matters which competent bodies, including local authorities, may care to send me.