§ 71 and 72. Sir G. de Freitasasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry (1) for what reason in 1970 an industrial development certificate was refused to the German car components firm, Ed Scharwaechter AG, which would have provided 500 jobs in Corby, Northamptonshire;
(2) whether he will grant an industrial development certificate for the German car components firm, Ed Scharwaechter AG, which will provide 500 jobs in Corby, Northamptonshire.
§ Mr. Anthony GrantI am reluctant to discuss matters concerning a named Company by way of Parliamentary Question and Answer. I will, however, write to the right hon. Gentleman.