With reference to case studies discuss the importance labour plays in the location of industry. Labour is an important locational factor for industry, however in some industries it is of greater importance than others. In the high-tech quaternary sector highly skilled labour is essential, more so than other factors such as energy or raw materials. For this reason high-tech companies choose to locate near their labour force, often around large cities and university towns. Cambridge is a good example of this trend. As an attractive city with the prominent Cambridge university at its centre it is an ideal location for high-tech industry. These factors
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