§ 88. Mr. Chichester-Clarkasked the First Secretary of State and Secretary of State for Economic Affairs what steps Her Majesty's Government are taking to protect the economically weaker areas of the country.
§ Mr. ShoreThe Government is following a systematic policy of encouraging industrial activity in the development areas, including larger investment grants, loans and grants for premises, factories to rent, help with key workers and with 253W training and access to credit. In addition excessive development in the more congested areas is strongly discouraged. Special measures were taken to reduce the impact of the restrictions of last July on the development areas and the Government is continuing to watch the position closely.