§ Mr. Molloyasked the Secretary of State for Industry if he will outline his policy designed to protect industry in London, to prevent the loss of manufacturing industries in the London area and to encourage the establishment of new industries in that area and so prevent increases in unemployment.
Mr. Alan WilliamsWe had the needs of manufacturing firms in London in mind last year in making modifications364W Leyland and Chrysler UK are continuing. A statement will be laid before the House whenever a planning agreement has been concluded.
§ Mr. Rookerasked the Secretary of State for Industry if he will state his objective in quantitative terms regarding planning agreements for 1977.
Mr. Alan WilliamsThe Government are fully committed to the system of planning agreements, and our objective is to make progress as rapidly as possible. Discussions are taking place with a number of companies, but I cannot forecast how many agreements will be concluded this year.