§ 55. Mr. McNamaraasked the President of the Board of Trade, in view of the increase in unemployment in the Hull area, what proposals he has to increase employment opportunities in the area.
§ Mr. DarlingSubject to the needs of the development areas, we are prepared to consider sympathetically applications for industrial development certificates for suitable projects in Hull.
§ 56. Mr. McNamaraasked the President of the Board of Trade whether, in view of the increase in unemployment in 96W the Hull area, he will now accept the recommendation of the Yorkshire and Humberside Regional Council to introduce special development grants for the area.
§ Mr. DarlingNo. I would refer the hon. Member to my right hon. Friend's reply to the Member for Kingston upon Hull, West (Mr. James Johnson) on 1st December.—[Vol. 737, c. 609.]