§ 55. Mr. Milneasked the President of the Board of Trade if he has examined the resolution of the Blyth and District Trades Council regarding the attraction of new industries to their area; and what reply he has sent.
§ Mr. N. MacphersonA reply was sent to the Blyth and District Trades Council on 10th November; I am arranging for a copy to be sent to the hon. Member. My right hon. Friend has assured the Trades Council that he would be pleased to see suitable new industry going to the district, but that priority must be given to development districts.