§ Q4. Dame Irene Wardasked the Prime Minister whether he will now reply in detail to the proposals put forward by the hon. Member for Tyne-mouth and others for creating employment in the North-East.
§ The Prime MinisterMy right hon. Friends responsible have sent replies to detailed proposals which my hon. Friends have put forward.
§ Dame Irene WardWill my right hon. Friend accept the appreciation of most people in the north of England of the appointment of Lord Hailsham—[HON. MEMBERS: "Oh"]—to co-ordinate the effort to bring permanent employment to the North-East Coast? Will my right hon. Friend also accept our thanks for the fact that the Prime Minister has acted so quickly in response—[Interruption.]? Will my right hon. Friend also accept our thanks for having acted so quickly on the major recommendation which was made by the Northern Conservative Group when it came to see my right hon. Friend just before the Recess? Will he kindly tell hon. Members opposite that I am not in the least interested in their views, but I am grateful to my Government for their action?
§ The Prime MinisterI should like to thank my hon. Friend for that very gracious tribute.