§ 64. Mr. Marquandasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he will operate the system of industrial development certificates to achieve greater diversification of industry in mining districts outside development areas.
§ Mr. DarlingYes, where employment is likely to be significantly affected by colliery closures.
§ 71. Mr. Kenneth Lewisasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he will be prepared to issue industrial development certificates to small county towns where minor industrial development is proposed.
§ Mrs. Gwyneth DunwoodyThe Development Areas must continue to have priority. Subject to this, I will consider applications for industrial development certificates in small county towns on their merits.