§ Mr. Brian Parkynasked the President of the Board of Trade, in view of the proposed closure of the Co-operative Wholesale Society canning factory in Bedford following its purchase by the Metal Box Company, what action he will take to encourage other industries to occupy this and other empty factory space in the town.
§ Mr. DarlingMy Department does not help to find tenants or buyers for factories 103W outside the Development Areas. But a firm wishing to occupy a vacated factory does not need an industrial development certificate.