HC Deb 15 October 1952 vol 505 cc26-7W
Mr. Willey

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he has yet been advised by Sir Thomas Phillips and Sir Edward Gillett about the administration of the Development Areas; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. H. Strauss

My right hon. Friend has just received, and is considering, the confidential report of this inquiry. He is not yet in a position to make a statement.