§ 38. Mr. Cordleasked the President of the Board of Trade what steps he is taking, in view of the proposed closure of de Havillands aircraft factory at Christchurch, to encourage new industry, particularly the motor industry, to establish new works in this area, so as to ensure continuity of employment for both the skilled and unskilled workers involved.
§ Mr. ErrollI understand from my right hon. Friend the Minister of Labour that he does not expect lasting unemployment to arise from this closure. The Board of Trade's first concern is and must be for the development districts, but in the event of serious unemployment arising in the Bournemouth 63W and Christchurch area I shall seek to interest suitable firms who could not go to a development district.