HC Deb 14 March 1963 vol 673 c184W
51. Mr. Greenwood

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware of the present high level of unemployment in Bacup; and what steps he is taking to introduce new industries into the town.

Mr. Erroll

I am aware that total unemployment, including a large proportion of workers temporarily stopped, has been at a high level during January and February. I am willing to give sympatheic consideration to applications for industrial development certificates for suitable projects which could not go to a development district.