§ Mr. J. Griffithsasked the Minister of Labour whether he is now in a position to state what plans he has prepared for dealing with the problem of the elderly unemployed over 45 years of age, which he recently investigated in South Wales and other Special Areas?
§ Mr. E. BrownNo, Sir. As I informed the hon. Member on the 11th November, I have not yet completed the inquiries I am making. I would point out that the problem is not confined to the Special Areas.