HC Deb 17 December 1936 vol 318 cc2598-9
5. Mr. PRICE

asked the Minister of Labour whether, in any reorganisation of the Special Areas, he will consider the inclusion of the Forest of Dean in the benefits of the Special Areas Act in order to facilitate the attraction of new industries to a district which is already classed as depressed?

Mr. E. BROWN

I will bear the hon. Member's suggestion in mind.

Mr. PRICE

Will the right hon. Gentleman also bear in mind the fact that in many parts of the Forest of Dean the percentage of unemployment is as great As in the Special Areas?

Mr. BROWN

Certainly.