§ 46. Mr. David Reedasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what is his estimate of the number of people now at work in the Northern Region as a result of Industry Act assistance; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. ChatawayAssistance under the Industry Act has increased industrial confidence in the Northern Region and unemployment has fallen by nearly 37,000 since August 1972. Up to 30th November selective financial assistance totalling £20 million had been offered in respect of 165 projects estimated to create 15,000 new jobs.