§ 23. Mr. Boydenasked the President of the Board of Trade where, when, and in what industries, the 1,000 jobs promised for South Durham will accrue.
§ Mr. J. RodgersThe estimate of 1,000 new jobs in South Durham which my right hon. Friend gave the hon. Member on 30th June related to the employment exchange areas of Darlington and Barnard Castle, excluding Darlington County Borough. Most of these new jobs are expected to arise on the Aycliffe Trading Estate. They cover a variety of industries and will arise at varying times.
§ Mr. BoydenIn view of the continuing and persistent unemployment in this area and the very unsatisfactory nature of the Answer, would the Parliamentary Secretary consider building at least one factory in advance of demand either in Barnard Castle rural district at Even-wood, or Shildon or West Auckland, where the local authorities are just bursting to help the Board of Trade if only it will do something for us?
§ Mr. RodgersI cannot agree about the unsatisfactory nature of that Answer, since it merely gives the facts. The facts may be unsatisfactory, but the Answer need not necessarily be. The whole question of advance factories is one which is one under consideration.