§ Dr. Strossasked the President of the Board of Trade (1)whether he will explore the possibility of establishing a trading estate at the Royal Ordnance factory, Swynnerton: and whether he will consult with the Staffordshire County Council and the Council of the City of Stoke-on-Trent on this matter;
(2)what approaches have been made to him by large-scale industrial firms 146W which might use Swynnerton Royal Ordnance factory for alternative industrial production; what further steps he is taking to find users for this factory; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Sir D. EcclesThe future of this large factory area is receiving active consideration. I hope to discuss specific points raised on this subject with a deputation of North Staffordshire Members of Parliament, including the hon. Member, whom I have arranged to meet for this purpose later this week.