HC Deb 27 July 1967 vol 751 c260W
Mr. Cronin

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he will take steps 10 encourage the setting up of light industries in mining areas.

Mr. Jay

Within the Development Areas I am using to the full my powers under the Local Employment Acts to encourage new employment opportunities and the mining areas therein continue to benefit from these efforts. In mining areas in other parts of the country I am prepared to consider applications for industrial development certificates for projects suited to the needs and resources of those areas. Many advance factories are also being built in mining districts throughout the Development Areas.