§ 8. Mr. Stonesasked the Secretary of State for Industry, Trade and Regional Development, in view of the high percentage of unemployment now prevailing in the Stanley employment exchange area and the probability of an increase in the percentage as the result of colliery closures, what plans he has for introducing alternative employment into this area.
§ Mr. HeathI am aware of the need for new employment in the Stanley area. Assistance under the Local Employment Act is available to firms who wish to go there, and the Board of Trade will continue to suggest it as a location to industrialists.