§ 37 and 38. Mr. I. Daviesasked the President of the Board of Trade (1) what are the prospects of new industries being established in the Pontardawe and Llwchwr districts;
(2) if he will restore the Pontardawe district to the full provisions of the Local Employment Act, 1960, on account of 7W the increase in unemployment; and if he will further consider the establishment of an advance factory there.
§ Mr. D. PriceMy right hon. Friend is aware that there has been some increase of unemployment in the Pontardawe/Ystalyfera group of Employment Exchange areas. He believes however that, as a result of the Government's measures to stimulate total demand within the economy, South Wales, including Pontardawe and Llwchwr, has good prospects of acquiring new industry. In these circumstances he does not consider that he would be justified in restoring to Pontardawe the facilities of the Local Employment Act. For the same reason he would not consider this area appropriate for an advance factory.