§ Sir W. Jenkinsasked the Minister of Labour whether he has considered the appeal made by the Pontadawe Rural District Council of the unfortunate position of the Brynamman area, where all the industries, coal mines, and tin works are closed down; and whether he has caused inquiries to be made into the re sources of the area, with a view of re commending new industries or Government factories to be erected to meet the needs of the locality?
§ Mr. E. BrownAs I explained to the recent deputation introduced by the hon. Member the circumstances of the area will be kept fully in mind when any opportunity arises that might be of benefit to it.