§ Mr. Symondsasked the Secretary of State for Industry, Trade and Regional Development how many growth firms he has seen since June, 1963;and how many of these, at his suggestion, have undertaken new projects in West Cumberland and in particular Whitehaven and Cleator Moor.
§ Mr. D. PriceIn my right hon. Friend's reply on 24th October, 1963, to the hon. Member for Stockton-on-Tees (Mr. W. T. Rodgers), he reviewed the progress of the talks with leading companies about their prospects for expanding in the development districts. Of the 73 meetings held with these companies 50 took place between June and September, 1963.
None of these companies has undertaken new projects in West Cumberland since these meetings.