§ 60. Mr. Randallasked the President of the Board of Trade what progress has been made in the provision of new jobs in Gateshead; what proposals are at present being considered to reduce unemployment in the area; and if he will make a statement
§ Mr. N. MacphersonAbout 1,000 new jobs are in prospect for Gateshead. While my right hon. Friend would be pleased to see some industrial expansion in the area, the Board of Trade's steering of new industry must be directed to places with more serious unemployment.