HL Deb 05 March 1963 vol 247 cc399-400WA
VISCOUNT RIDLEY

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether the Minister of Housing and Local Government will now establish a regional office in the North-East.

THE JOINT PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT (LORD HASTINGS)

Yes. My right honourable friend intends to establish there an Office which will be able both to advise him cm the needs of the North-East and to help local authorities in their plans and proposals for stimulating growth.

House adjourned at twenty-eight minutes past six o'clock.