§ 39. Mr. Pentlandasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what recent consultations he has had on proposals to extend schemes involving capital expenditure in the North-East of England.
§ Mr. BarberA number of measures have been announced in recent months which will increase public investment expenditure in the North-East.
§ Mr. Pentlandasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what recent consultations he has had on proposals to extend service and Government Departments in the North-East of England.
§ Mr. BarberAs my right hon. Friend the Chief Secretary announced to the House on the 25th February, Sir Gilbert Flemming has been appointed to review all Government work at present located in London and to recommend what work could be moved elsewhere. The needs of the North-East of England for additional employment will be fully considered in deciding where to locate work which is recommended for dispersal. Under existing plans the work of over 2,000 staff in the Savings Certificate Division of the Post Office is to be moved to Durham.