§ Mr. Swinglerasked the President of the Board of Trade, in view of the rise in unemployment in Newcastle-under-Lyme to the level of 5.7 per cent., what 134W further steps he will take to attract or direct industrial employment to the North Staffordshire area.
§ Sir D. EcclesWe suggested to a number of firms that they might go to North Staffordshire. Some have visited the area but I regret that so far none has taken a firm decision to set up there.