HC Deb 28 February 1963 vol 672 cc194-5W
52. Mr. Owen

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he is aware of the high proportion of unemployment in the Borough of Morpeth, Northumberland; and what action has been taken to deal with it.

Mr. Erroll

I am aware that unemployment in the Morpeth Employment Exchange area has increased recently. I shall continue to encourage industrial development in Morpeth, as in Northumberland generally.