§ Mr. Loveysasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what consideration he has given to the problems arising in many south coast towns from the increasingly high age structure, caused to some extent by a lack of industry in these areas; and what action he proposes to take to ensure that more industry is allowed to come there.
§ Mr. MacDermotMy right hon. Friend is considering with other Ministers, the problems of south coast towns to which the South East Economic Planning Council drew attention. My right hon. Friend the President of the Board of Trade will consider applications for industrial development certificates for projects in these towns which are suited to their needs and which cannot be located in the development areas, or, where appropriate, in new or expanding towns.