HC Deb 22 May 1963 vol 678 cc49-50W
86. Mr. Dempsey

asked the President of the Board of Trade what new plans he has to find employment in North Lanarkshire and other parts of Scotland.

Mr. D. Price

In addition to the 26,000 jobs now in prospect for the Scottish development districts, of which about 6,500 are for North Lanarkshire and Shotts, my right hon. Friend is building 17 advance factories in Scotland, including 2 at Shotts and I at Newhouse, and he also proposes to establish a new industrial estate in North Lanarkshire.