§ Mr. Malcolm MacMillanasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he will now consider further legislation concerning the distribution of industry more appropriate to the needs of isolated and out-lying areas.
§ Mr. J. RodgersUnder present legislation financial assistance is available in suitable cases to firms setting up or extending production in areas of high and persistent unemployment, including those that are isolated and outlying, and a number have taken advantage of these facilities. In addition, help is available through the Development Fund in certain areas. While my right hon. Friend would be glad to consider any suggestions as 169W to what more might be done I would remind the hon. Member that the problem of getting industry to go to these outlying places is not one that can be solved purely by legislation.