§ 74. Mr. Hefferasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what action he will take to deal with the continued rise in unemployment, especially in the development areas; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. DiamondIn the recent Economic debate the Government drew attention to the favourable prospects for reflation of demand through an increase in exports and aggregate productive investment and announced further supporting measures.146W My right hon. Friend, the President of the Board of Trade referred to the particular problem of the development areas.