HC Deb 19 May 1966 vol 728 cc283-4W
Mr. Hector Hughes

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he will state his plans for introducing more advance factories and encouraging the expansion of existing industries and attracting new industries to Aberdeen and its surrounding areas.

Mr. Jay

Negotiations are in progress for the purchase of a site in Aberdeen for the advance factory announced last September. We shall continue to bring to the attention of industrial firms the advantages of the Aberdeen area and to offer financial assistance for suitable projects.