61. Mr. Bob Brownasked the President of the Board of Trade what steps are being taken to provide new industry and work for miners who will become redundant consequent upon the closure of North Walbottle Colliery, many of whom reside in Westerhope in the Newburn urban district.
§ Mrs. Gwyneth DunwoodyAs I explained to my hon. Friend on 13th November, 1967, every effort is being made to encourage the creation of alternative employment opportunities and, in particular, I am trying to find tenants for the two Board of Trade factories available in Newburn.