HC Deb 19 July 1971 vol 821 c191W
49. Sir G. de Freitas

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry for what reason an industrial development certificate was not granted in 1970 to a motor vehicle components firm which would have given employment to approximately 650 workers in Corby. Northamptonshire.

Mr. Anthony Grant

: Because the pro posed development was not consistent with the proper distribution of industry.

50. Sir G. de Freitas

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, for what reason an industrial development certificate was not granted in 1970 to a refrigeration engineers firm from the Greater London Council area which would have given employment to approximately 300 workers in Corby, Northamptonshire.

Mr. Anthony Grant

: The firm was told that the proposed development was not consistent with the proper distribution of industry and the application was withdrawn.