§ 113. Mr. Pentlandasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry at what level of growth in unemployment in the north-east of England he will deem it necessary to increase Government assistance in order to speed up industrial expansion in the region.
§ Mr. Anthony GrantI would refer the hon. Member to the announcement by my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer on 18th February in which he indicated the additional measures being taken to encourage industry to move to areas such as Tyneside and Wearside.