South-West (Economic Development)

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Industry, Trade and Regional Development – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 19 March 1964.

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Photo of Mr Edward Du Cann Mr Edward Du Cann , Taunton 12:00, 19 March 1964

If it will be of any assistance to the House, and to the hon. Member, perhaps I can say that I returned only yesterday from a tour of the South-West, following the successful tour that my right hon. Friend had in the early part of January, and discussed the question of a development plan with representatives of local authorities in the area. So far as I am aware, there is every likelihood that the work that is already in hand will be continued. It is in the interests of Her Majesty's Government and of any rational appreciation of the problems of the South-West to see the original area of the study broadened. We hope that it may happen, but it is not for us to decide. As for Dorset, that is to some extent covered by the study of the South-East, which is published today.