§ 117. Mr. Jegerasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware of the increase in unemployment in Thorne, which now stands at 4.6 per cent.; and what action he is taking to provide work for this area.
§ Mr. D. PriceMy right hon. Friend is aware of the increase in the rate of unemployment in Thorne, but since Thorne is within a few miles of Doncaster, where unemployment is below the national average, he would not be justified in taking any special steps to encourage industrial development there.