§ 39. Mr. Swinglerasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs, in his study of Swynnerton as a potential site for a new town, to what extent he is taking into account the five per cent. unemployment rate in Newcastle-under-Lyme; and if, in view of the long period during which this site has lain idle, he will hasten this study.
§ Mr. CorfieldAs my right hon. Friend informed the hon. Member on 29th January, work on the regional study of the West Midlands is being pressed ahead and the pattern of local and regional employment is one of many important factors being considered.