HC Deb 31 March 1952 vol 498 c97W
83. Mr. Slater

asked the President of the Board of Trade how many development councils under the Industrial Organisation and Development Act, 1947, were established during the last year; and what is his policy on the general question of the establishment of further development councils.

Mr. H. Strauss

None. My right hon. Friend is prepared to establish further development councils only where there is substantial agreement on both sides of an industry that such a council is desirable.