HC Deb 23 April 1969 vol 782 cc84-5W
Mr. Buchanan-Smith

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he will establish a special development area in North-East Scotland.

Mrs. Gwyneth Dunwoody

No. Special development area incentives were introduced to help alleviate high levels of unemployment resulting from colliery closures. The full range of development area benefits continue to be available in North-East Scotland.