HC Deb 15 December 1966 vol 738 c149W
76. Mr. Bob Brown

asked the Minister of Technology, in view of the recommendations contained in the report of the Northern Economic Planning Council, if the Government will introduce new forms of financial aid to stimulate technological development in the Northern Region.

Mr. Benn

Technological development in the Northern Region should benefit from the new and improved range of incentives provided by the Government in the Industrial Development Act, 1966.

I recently met members of the Council and am aware of their views about the problems of the Northern Region. My Regional Officer will continue to keep in the closest touch with them about future prospects.