§ 34. Mr. George Jegerasked the Secretary of State for Employment and Productivity, what action she is taking to reduce unemployment in Goole, in view of the fact that it is now at its highest point for over 10 years.
§ Mr. FernyhoughMy local officers are continuing their efforts to help those unemployed to find suitable work, including the offer of opportunities for training where appropriate. The Hunt Committee is studying the problems of places outside the development areas where the rate of economic growth gives cause for concern. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Economic Affairs expects to receive its report shortly and it will be published as soon as possible.
§ Mr. JegerHas my hon. Friend no hope to offer to Goole other than that stereotyped and sterile reply which I have been getting for the last four years?
§ Mr. FernyhoughI cannot, of course, anticipate what the Hunt Committee will say about areas such as Goole and South-West Yorkshire in general.