HC Deb 13 February 1963 vol 671 cc190-1W
57. Mr. Wolrige-Gordon

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is now his long-term policy for encouraging more industrial expansion in the North-East of Scotland, and thereby terminating emigration from the area as well as unemployment; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Noble

Industrial development as such is the responsibility of my right hon. Friend, the President of the Board of Trade, who assures me that he will do all he can as opportunity offers to encourage industrial expansion in this development district.

For my part I will have regard to the employment and population problems of the area in considering proposals for the development of services for which I am directly or indirectly responsible.