HC Deb 09 July 1962 vol 662 cc111-2W
Mr. A. Pearson

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he will encourage the establishment of new fac- tories in Llanharon, Glamorgan, where the local colliery is ceasing production in August.

Mr. Erroll

I understand that the National Coal Board expects to offer alternative work to nearly all the men affected by this closure at neighbouring pits within reasonable travelling distance of their home. I shall, however, be glad to see further suitable industrial development in this area.

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