§ Mr. A. Robertsasked the President of the Board of Trade what steps he proposes to take to encourage new industries in the area of Normanton, Yorkshire, in view of the declining mining industry in Normanton.
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§ Mr. MaudlingI am not aware that any contraction of the mining industry in the Normanton area is in prospect. In view of this, and of the low level of unemployment, I do not consider that there is any need to encourage further industrial development in the area.