HC Deb 28 February 1961 vol 635 cc106-7W
38. Mr. Short

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he will make a statement on his recent visit to the North-East.

Mr. N. Macpherson

My right hon. Friend had interesting and useful discussions with representatives of the City of Newcastle, the boroughs of Sunderland, Jarrow and South Shields, and the Northumberland County Council, as well as visiting three firms. He is well aware of the need of the North-East generally for new industry, and will continue to do all he can to encourage firms to go to the development districts there.