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t.1 modern standards" between th Scottish industrial belt and the Midland! London and the Channel ports in th next few years were forecast by Mi Michael Noble. the new Scottisl Secretary. Speaking during a Common debate on industry and employment i Scotland, he said that the significance c transport costs for industry in tha country had been exaggerated.
These costs were only one factor t. be considered in choosing the location o an industry, and in most new industrie might be quite small relative to the co.1 of the product, In all cases it might b offset by other considerations such a lower rents, availability of labour an the proximity of good port facilities.
Mr. Noble observed that when he wa travelling round America in the springand the distances were enormous—he ha heard no industrialist mention transpoi costs by themselves as a serious handicaT VAN SPEED LIMITS
AN announcement about the spec limitto be imposed on light var will be made very shortly. Mr. Mari:Ile said in the Commons last week that h expected to give his decision on th matter before the summer recess.