Mr. Edwardsasked the Minister of Labour whether he will take action to avoid the closing of the cement works at Hartlepool?
§ Mr. E. BrownSome time ago local interests drew the attention of the Commissioner for the Special Areas to the probability that the Warren Cement Works would cease operating. Careful and sympathetic consideration was given to the position, but I regret that no means could be found by which the Government could effectively intervene.