§ Mr. George Grantasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he is aware that there is a 10 per cent. male unemployment in the Mid-Northumberland employment exchange area; and what steps he proposes to rectify the position.
§ Mr. Anthony GrantThe rate of unemployment in Morpeth is currently 8.2 per cent. The measures announced by my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer on 27th October should encourage expansion and new employment in the development areas. My Department will continue to draw the attention of suitable firms to the possibility of locating in Morpeth.