HC Deb 04 July 1967 vol 749 cc231-2W
Q14. Mr. Milne

asked the Prime Minister if, in view of the increase in unemployment in many parts of the North-East of England shown in the latest figures, he will now appoint a Minister with responsibility for the co-ordination of the North-East's economic and industrial problems.

The Prime Minister

No, my right hon. Friends already work closely together on these, as on other, matters and I do not think that an additional appointment could be justified.