HC Deb 02 July 1963 vol 680 cc26-7W
Mr. Dempsey

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he will publish details in the Official Report showing the distribution of industrial development certificates in the various industrial regions in the United Kingdom since 1951, the capacity involved, and the number of jobs provided.

Mr. Erroll

The figures are as follows:

dant; what the number of unemployed will be at that time; and to what extent the national income of Malta will be affected.

Mr. Sandys

The Prime Minister of Malta is now considering the recommendations of a United Nations Economic Mission, and when he is ready we will be discussing Malta's economic and financial needs. Meanwhile, the Government of Malta, with our assistance, are pressing forward with the development of new manufacturing industries and tourism, and are helping those who wish to find employment abroad.

The reduction in the Services' establishments in Malta is phased over five years. The position in 1967 will depend on the steps taken in the intervening period.

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