§ 71. Mr. Boydenasked the Minister of Labour what were the reasons for the increase in unemployment during the last winter in the Barnard Castle area; and what steps he has initiated to prevent a recurrence next winter.
§ Mr. HareThe increase in unemployment was due to the completion of constructional work on the reservoir at Selset. I have no reason to expect a recurrence next winter as work which should last several years has now started on another reservoir at Balderhead.