§ Mr. Deakinsasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if it remains his policy to support the relocation of industry from Greater London to other regions.
§ Mr. Anthony GrantThe Government will continue to encourage industry in London to put new projects or significant expansions in the assisted areas or where they have strong ties to the South-East, in the new or expanding towns. Industrial development certificates will continue to be available in greater London for rehousing firms planned out of their existing premises, rebuilding schemes involving increased productivity with no increase in labour and projects tied to the area which do not lead to an undue additional demand for labour. In 1971 industrial development certificates for nearly 6 million sq. ft. were granted in the Greater London Council area.