§ 48. Mr. Hefferasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what plans his Department has for creating employment on Merseyside; how many industrial development certificates have been granted in the area this year, and for last month; and what steps he is taking to improve the situation.
§ Sir J. EdenMerseyside is already a development area and is well placed to benefit from the measures taken to stimulate the economy. 50 I.D.Cs. have been granted in the area this year, four of which were in October.