HC Deb 23 July 1979 vol 971 c6W
28. Mr. Rooker

asked the Secretary of State for Industry if he will make a statement outlining prospects for manufacturing industry in the West Midlands for the rest of the current year.

Mr. Adam Butler

Prospects for manufacturing industry in the West Midlands will be enhanced by the measures which we are currently taking to improve the general economic climate. Industry in the West Midlands should also benefit from the increase in exemption limit for industrial development certificates which my right hon. Friend announced on 17 July.