§ 1. Mr. Ellis Smithasked the Minister of Labour whether his attention has been directed to page 119 of the Report of the Unemployment Assistance Board, 1936, and in particular their statement that, in the Hanley district, the problem of Kids-grove, Biddulph, and Brindley Ford is, to some extent, comparable to that of some of the smaller communities in the South Wales valleys; and what steps are being taken to deal with the problem in this area?
§ The Minister of Labour (Mr. Ernest Brown)I am unable to report any developments since the answer I gave to the hon. Member in July last, but I understand that the question of forming a site company is under consideration locally.
§ Mr. SmithIn view of the relatively very serious situation in this area, will the Minister use his personal influence with a view to stimulating interest in the matter?