HC Deb 15 November 1976 vol 919 cc424-5W
Mr. Ashley

asked the Secretary of State for Industry what steps he proposes to take to encourage new industries to go to North Staffordshire.

Mr. Alan Williams

North Staffordshire stands to benefit from the schemes which the Government have introduced to encourage industrial investment a s well as from changes made this year in the administration of industrial development certificates.

Mr. Ashley

asked the Secretary of State for Industry what study he has made of the movement of population from North Staffordshire and its effects on local industry.

Mr. Alan Williams

The Department's regional office for the West Midlands keeps a close watch on the progress of industry in North Staffordshire.