HC Deb 27 January 1953 vol 510 cc88-9W
52. Mr. Pryde

asked the Minister of Labour what steps have been taken by his Department, in conjunction with the President of the Board of Trade, to introduce ancillary industries into Midlothian in order to counter the high incidence of unemployment existing there.

Mr. Watkinson

Some fresh employment has been introduced in Midlothian and until August last year the numbers unemployed were small. There has since been some increase in the numbers registered as unemployed, and my right hon. and learned Friend will continue to co-operate with the President of the Board of Trade in encouraging industrialists who wish to set up additional industry in Midlothian.