§ 27. Mr. Harold Walkerasked the First Secretary of State and Secretary of State for Economic Affairs what action he is taking to give effect to that part of the recently published study of the Yorkshire and Humberside economic region which urges speedy development of the growth potentialities of the Doncaster area.
§ Mr. ShoreThe proposals from the Yorkshire and Humberside Economic 1818 Planning Council, including those for Government action to stimulate industrial development generally in the region, are under consideration.
§ Mr. WalkerIs the Minister aware that the Report was published several months ago, and that in the meantime the rate of unemployment has grown very considerably in an area that has been designated by the Planning Council as one that is ripe for rapid development? Is there not a contradiction here?
§ Mr. ShoreThe Report produced by the Yorkshire and Humberside Economic Planning Council makes suggestions that have important implications for general national policy. They must be considered, and considered carefully.