HC Deb 24 November 1980 vol 994 c13W
41. Mr. Knox

asked the Secretary of State for Industry whether, in view of the severe unemployment in Biddulph, Staffordshire, he will take steps to give financial assistance to encourage industry to the town.

Mr. David Mitchell

The Department must concentrate on the areas of greatest need. The Stoke-on-Trent travel-to-work area, including Biddulph, has a rate of unemployment below the national average.