HC Deb 06 February 1964 vol 688 cc199-200W
44. Mr. Millan

asked the Secretary of State for Industry, Trade and Regional Development, if he will take legislative if he will take legislative power to prevent the continued concentration of office employment in the south-east of England.

Mr. Heath

The Government took a number of measures last year to discourage the undue concentration of office employment in Central London. These are set out in the White PaperLondon—Employment: Housing: Land. They must now be given time to work.

45. Mr. Lawson

asked the Secretary of State for Industry, Trade and Regional Development what discussions he has recently had with industry and commerce on the question of the concentration of office development in South-East England.

Mr. Heath

None. The Location of Offices Bureau, which was set up by the Government last year, has the specific task of discussing with industry and commerce the possibility of moving office employment out of Central London.

Mr. Ross

asked the Secretary of State for Industry, Trade and Regional Development what new measures he is considering to prevent the undue growth of office employment in the south-east of England.

Mr. Heath

I refer the hon. Member to my answer to the hon. Member for Glasgow, Craigton (Mr. Millan) today.