§ 23. Mr. George Thomasasked the Secretary of State for Wales what industrial establishments in Wales he has visited officially during the past month; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter ThomasNone. Had, however, the right hon. Gentleman picked the coming month, the answer would have been three.
§ Mr. George ThomasThe right hon. and learned Gentleman is succumbing at last to the pressures we are putting upon him. Is he aware then when he visits Wales he will find deep depression in industrial circles? There is a complete lack of confidence in the Government's policies in view of the mounting unemployment that they are causing.
§ Mr. Peter ThomasI do not think the right hon. Gentleman is quite correct in saying "mounting unemployment". He will be aware that the unemployment figures dropped last month. In the past month I have had many engagements in Wales on these very matters. I am fully aware of the situation in Wales. I had eight engagements in London and five in Wales on industrial development matters.