§ 45. Mr. Jegerasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware of the increase in unemployment at 78W Thorne, near Doncaster, to over 10 per cent.; and what action he is taking to encourage new industries to be established there.
§ Mr. D. PriceThe figure mentioned by the hon. Member includes workers temporarily stopped. My right hon. Friend hopes that the rate will be reduced as the weather improves. We have recently issued an industrial development certificate for the extension of a factory in this area, and my right hon. Friend is prepared to consider the issue of further industrial development certificates for suitable projects that could not go to a development district.