HC Deb 25 February 1960 vol 618 cc71-2W
52. Mr. Gower

asked the President of the Board of Trade what assistance will be given by his Department to encourage new industries at Barry; and if he will make a statement.

57. Mr. G. Thomas

asked the President of the Board of Trade what plans he has for the introduction of new industry to Cardiff Docks; and whether he will make a statement.

Mr. Maudling

The Board of Trade will continue to bring the advantages of the Cardiff area, including Cardiff Docks and Barry, to the attention of suitable industrialists, but, as I told the hon. Member for Cardiff, West (Mr. G. Thomas) in reply to his Parliamentary Question of 18th February, the unemployment situation in this area would not justify the provision of assistance under the terms of the Local Employment Bill.

72. Mr. Callaghan

asked the President of the Board of Trade what plans he has for encouraging a new motor car manufacturing works to establish itself in the Cardiff district.

Mr. Maudling

Subject to the claims of places with high unemployment, the Board of Trade will continue to bring the facilities available in Cardiff to the attention of industrialists with plans for expansion.