§ Mr. Will Owenasked the President of the Board of Trade what steps are being taken to provide alternative employment for miners displaced by colliery closures in South-East Northumberland.
§ Mrs. Gwyneth DunwoodyThe exchange areas of Blyth, Ashington, Bedlington and Seaton Delaval receive the benefits of special development area designation, and the recently announced smelter development at Lynemouth will also bring welcome new jobs to the area.