HC Deb 19 May 1966 vol 728 c280W
46. Mr. Wolrige-Gordon

asked the President of the Board of Trade what are his short-term proposals to develop employment in those development areas principally dependent on service industries, following the introduction of the Selective Employment Tax.

Mr. Jay

The legislation proposed in the Industrial Development Bill will reinforce the existing powers under the Local Employment Acts and enable me to encourage the growth of employment in the proposed new development areas. I see no need for further measures at present.