HC Deb 30 April 1964 vol 694 c570
12. Mr. Milne

asked the Secretary of State for Industry, Trade and Regional Development what success has been achieved in securing a tenant for the Board of Trade advance Factory in Blyth.

Mr. du Cann

We are in touch with a prospective tenant.

Mr. Milne

Is the Minister of State aware that while the recent improvement in the unemployment figures in my constituency aid the North-East give rise to satisfaction, there is, nevertheless, no real need for complacency in this matter? Will he do all he can to prevent his right hon. Friend the Prime Minister from talking about full employment until that has become a reality in the North-East?

Mr. du Cann

I should like to say how grateful we are for the hon. Gentleman's first comment. What he said represents the truth, and we share his pride. On the other hand, we certainly have no complacency but wish to make further, better and faster progress.