HC Deb 18 April 1962 vol 658 c71W
59. Dr. Dickson Mabon

asked the Minister of Labour what was the percentage of unemployment in the Greenock-Port Glasgow area at the latest available date; and what steps he proposes to take to help improve employment prospects in this area.

Mr. Green

6.8 per cent. at 9th April. This area has been scheduled as a development district and my right hon. Friend the President of the Board of Trade is doing everything possible to encourage suitable industrial expansion there.