§ Mr. Milneasked the President of the Board of Trade if he will give consideration to the siting of an advance factory in Bedlington, Northumberland, particularly in view of impending pit closures in the area.
§ Mr. DarlingWhen the advance factory position is next reviewed, the claims of Bedlington will be considered. Impending pit closures will be one of the factors that will be taken into account. An advance factory for Cramlington was announced in November, 1964, and a second advance factory for Cramlington and one for Ashington were announced recently.