asked the President of the Board of Trade how many industrial development certificates have been applied for in Wiltshire during the last year; and how many have been granted.

Of the 22 applications made during the year ended 31st October, 1965, 18 have been approved, three have been withdrawn and one has been refused.

Does the right hon. Gentleman realise that many towns in Wiltshire are largely dependent on one industry? Will it be his policy in future to help new industries to come to these towns?

As in the case of Dorset, unemployment in Wiltshire is, happily, very low. In spite of that, we shall consider any project which is suitable for the area.