§ Mr. William Wellsasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what applications he has received for industrial development certificates in Norton Canes; and whether in considering them he will bear in mind the local employment situation and the extent to which there is derelict land in the area suitable only for industrial development.
§ Mr. Anthony GrantTwo applications are currently under consideration for the Brown hills employment exchange area which includes Norton Canes. The local employment position and the particular needs and resources of an area are always taken into account in considering applications for industrial development certificates.