§ Q13. Mr. Milneasked the Prime Minister it he will arrange for the office of the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, in his capacity as Minister for the Northern Region, to be cited in Newcastle so that the employment and development problems of the Northern Region cal be dealt with locally.
§ The Prime MinisterMy right hon. Friend already spends a good deal of time in the Northern Region and in direct contact with local interests. In addition the employment and development needs of the Northern Region are dealt with locally, so far as it practicable, by the Northern Region Economic Planning Council and Economic Planning Board, and by the regional offices of the Departments principally concerned, all of whom are located at Newcastle.