HC Deb 21 October 1975 vol 898 cc142-3W
Mr. George Rodgers

asked the Secretary of State for Industry if he will take steps to establish Government-sponsored industries in shadow factories that are at present unoccupied.

Mr. Gregor Mackenzie

My Department makes every effort, with the aid of the various regional incentives, to find buyers or tenants for vacant factories in the assisted areas. In addition one of the tasks of the National Enterprise Board, when established, will be to set up, or promote the setting up of, new industrial undertakings in areas where jobs are needed.