§ 37 and 44. Mr. Alan Williamsasked the Secretary of State for Wales (1) how the number of jobs in prospect in Wales now compares with the number in June, 1970; and what representations he has received about employment prospects in Wales;
(2) what consultations he has had about future employment prospects in Wales.
§ Mr. Peter Thomas26,600 compared with 30,900. In the representations and consultations which I have had there has been emphasis on the need to check the decline in employment which occurred during the term of office of the previous Administration and to reduce the high rate of unemployment which prevailed in Wales in this period.