§ Mr. Armstrongasked the Minister of Labour what was the total number of men in regular employment in West Durham on 31st December, 1954 and 1964, respectively; how many are now travelling to jobs outside the area; and what estimate he has made of the migration that has taken place during the last 10 years due to declining industry.
§ Mr. MarshThe estimated number of male employees in employment in the areas covered by Consett, Stanley, Lanchester, Crook, Shildon, Spennymoor66W and Bishop Auckland Employment Exchanges was 60,800 at mid-1954 compared with 57,400 at mid-1963, the latest date for which figures are available. I regret that the other information asked for is not available.