§ Mr. Michael McGuireasked the Secretary of State for Industry if he will give special assistance to the Skelmersdale Development Corporation to help it find an employer who will take over the Thorn colour tube factory with a view to employing approximately the same number of men as were previously employed making television tubes; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Gregor MackenzieSkelmersdale is already entitled to the high level of assistance to industry available in places within special development areas. Any applications submitted in respect of projects in Skelmersdale for assistance under Section 7 of the Industry Act 1972 will be considered most sympathetically.