HC Deb 20 May 1966 vol 728 cc335-6W
Mr. Chichester-Clark

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what further consideration has been given to the possibility of establishing Government Departments, research facilities and adjuncts of Government Departments in Northern Ireland.

Mr. MacDermot

As I have told the hon. Member, in selecting locations for Government Establishments which are being moved we do give special consideration to the claims of areas, including Northern Ireland, which need additional employment. We shall continue doing this. But I cannot hold out any hope of a move to Northern Ireland in the near future.