§ Mr. Denis Howellasked the Secretary of State for Industry what consideration he has given to the latest unemployment figures for the West Midlands showing a rise to 16.2 per cent. of all employees; what initiatives he proposes to take to stimulate West Midlands industries, and to create the new industries required to reverse the unemployment trend and when he expects his policies to create new jobs.
§ Mr. MacGregorI shall reply to the right hon. Member as soon as possible.