HC Deb 06 December 1971 vol 827 cc206-7W
54. Mr. McCann

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, in view of the employment situation, what steps he is taking to encourage new industries to come to Rochdale.

Sir J. Eden

I share the hon. Member's concern at the recent redundancies in the Rochdale area and as he has been assured in recent correspondence, we shall continue to take full account of both the actual and prospective local unemployment, when considering I.D.C. applications.