§ 32. Mr. Milneasked the President of the Board of Trade what has been the number of new jobs provided in the Blyth constituency since 1951; how many of these were provided in the last two years; and what are the expected figures of available jobs in the next 12 months.
§ Mr. ErrollIn the Blyth, Seaton Delaval and Bedlington Station Employment Exchange areas, which correspond broadly with the Blyth Constituency, industrial development certificates have been issued since 1951 215W for building schemes estimated to employ about 1,900 people. Certificates issued in the last two years account for about 270 of these. Jobs in prospect for this area total about 200; it is not possible to say when they will arise.