§ 39. Mr. Owenasked the President of the Board of Trade if he will state the outcome of the regional study of the North-East; and whether the area of South-East Northumberland is within a recognised development area.
§ Mr. D. PriceThe regional study of the North-East is being pursued with all possible speed, but I cannot yet say what th outcome will be. Blyth and Seaton Delaval, those parts of South-East Northumberland where there is high and persistent unemployment, are scheduled as development districts.