HC Deb 07 November 1968 vol 772 c146W
69. Mr. Blenkinsop

asked the Secretary of State for Economic Affairs if he will explain the procedure under which additional expenditure of £4,000,000 is to be authorised in development areas in the North of England to help reduce unemployment this winter.

Mr. Frederick Lee

The Government Departments concerned are arranging to put work to this total in hand, in consultation, as necessary, with local authorities and other local interests.