§ 152. Mr. Blenkinsopasked the Minister of Labour what special arrangements he is making to help in finding work for those unemployed in Newcastle, in view of the recent increase in their numbers.
§ Mr. Iain MacleodI do not think that any special arrangements are called for as most of the increase in unemployment was due to seasonal or temporary factors. The building industry alone accounted for over half the total increase. There were also many more Christmas school leavers than usual registering for employment.