§ 31. Mr. C. Hughesasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs, whether the special needs of areas scheduled under the Local Employment Act will be taken into account in the curtailment of local authority schemes.
§ Mr. BrookeYes, Sir.
§ Mr. HughesWill the Minister bear in mind particularly that the local authorities, including county councils, in these areas, by the work that they provide, make an important contribution towards the alleviation of unemployment? Does his reply mean that he will scrutinise every 1132 scheme carefully with these considerations in mind?
§ Mr. BrookeI will certainly take into account the unemployment situation in the development districts.