HC Deb 14 December 1961 vol 651 cc72-3W
74. Mr. Diamond

asked the President of the Board of Trade what special steps he has taken since 1st November, 1961, to introduce a new employer into the aircraft factory at Gloucester which is shortly to be vacated by the Whitworth-Gloster Aviation Company.

Mr. Erroll

None. This is a privately owned factory and I understand that the Whitworth-Gloster Aircraft Company Ltd., who expect to keep it open until mid-1962, are already receiving inquiries. I am keeping a close watch on the effect of this closure, but my first responsibility is to the needs of the development districts.