§ Mr. Michael Morrisasked the Secretary of State for Industry if the Government will consider giving financial assistance to any company moving into Thorn's Skelmersdale works.
§ Mr. Gregor MackenzieSkelmersdale is in a special development area and any company moving into the factory would receive financial assistance if its project qualifies under the rules governing aid to development in such an area.
§ Mr. Michael Morrisasked the Secretary of State for Industry whether any discussions are taking place with the Japanese television tube manufacturers to take over Thorn's Skelmersdale works.
§ Mr. KaufmanThe Government have had no such discussions.