§ Mr. Will Owenasked the President of the Board of Trade if he is aware of the growing unemployment in the Ashington area of Northumberland; when he expects to secure a tenant for the present advance factory; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. JayI am aware of the unemployment situation in Ashington. Every effort is being made to find a tenant for the recently completed Board of Trade advance factory, but I am not yet able to say when it will be let.