§ 10. Mr. P. Williamsasked the President of the Board of Trade what further progress has been made under the Local Employment Act in bringing additional employment to the North-East.
§ Mr. MaudlingSince my hon. Friend the Parliamentary Secretary answered a similar Question from my hon. Friend on 2nd May, a number of firms have shown an active interest in setting up in the North-East. The number of new jobs in prospect in the development districts in this area remains at about 10,000.