HC Deb 19 June 1979 vol 968 cc485-6W
43. Mr. Grimond

asked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will introduce legislation to make it possible for such bodies as trades unions to enter into contracts binding at law.

were announced on 12 June which will concentrate assistance in areas which experience the highest levels of unemployment.

The Governments regional industrial policy is a matter for my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Industry.