§ Q9. Mr. Milneasked the Prime Minister what steps have been taken to co-ordinate the work of the Ministers responsible for employment in the North-East since the appointment of the Lord President of the Council to deal with this matter.
§ The Prime MinisterMy noble Friend is assisted by an interdepartmental team of officials to facilitate a co-ordinated approach to the region's problems, including that of employment. The Government will consider in the light of his report whether any further steps are necessary.