HC Deb 27 January 1977 vol 924 cc743-4W
Mr. Molloy

asked the Secretary of State for Industry what measures he has taken to prevent the drift of industrial undertakings from the Greater London area; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Alan Williams

As I explained in my answer of 10th January—[Vol. 923, c. 363]—we have had the needs of manufacturing industry in London very much in mind. Qualifying firms in London stand to benefit from the allocation of additional resources to encourage investment in industry which was announced by my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer in December.