Factories, Cumbernauld (Government Expenditure)

HC Deb 19 June 1956 vol 554 c89W

90 Mr. McInnes

asked the President of the Board of Trade to what extent the proposed economy in Government expenditure on factories provided under the Distribution of Industry Act will apply to the Cumbernauld New Town.

Mr. Walker-Smith

These economy measures apply to the Development Areas generally. My right hon. Friend certainly could not undertake to give exceptional treatment to new towns in Development Areas.