HC Deb 17 April 1967 vol 745 c17W
Mr. David Watkins

asked the Minister of Labour how many applications towards the removal and resettlement of key workers in North-East development districts were received and approved in the year ended 31st March, 1967.

Mr. Fernyhough

In the Northern Development Area which covers Cumberland, Westmorland, Northumberland, Durham and the North Riding of Yorkshire applications were received from 27 firms on behalf of 223 key workers during the year ended 31st March 1967; 220 of these were approved.