8. Mr. Bob Brownasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will take steps to encourage new industry to the location of the industrial site at Throckley in the urban district of New-burn, Northumberland.
§ Sir J. EdenThe Department will continue to bring this local authority site to the attention of suitable industrial inquirers.
Mr. BrownIs the Minister aware that since last June unemployment in the Newburn Urban District Council area has increased by 9 per cent. and that it is more imperative than ever to bring new industry into the area?
§ Sir J. EdenI am aware that there were fewer people unemployed on Tyneside in December, 1970, than in December, 1969.