47. Mr. Slaterasked the President of the Board of Trade, in view of the proposed closure of Sir William Gray's ship- 110W repairing yard at Greythorpe, County Durham, what action he is taking to maintain employment opportunities in this area.
§ Mr. D. PriceAs the hon. Member is aware, my right hon. Friend decided to build an advance factory in the Hartlepools area. He will continue to do everything in his power to encourage new industrial development in the area, where, of course, all the facilities provided by the Local Employment Act are available.