§ 50. Mr. Haseldineasked the Secretary of State for Employment and Productivity whether she is satisfied that the labour force in the Yorkshire and Humberside Economic Planning Area is adequate to meet the needs of companies seeking to expand in that area; and if she will make a statement.
§ Mr. FernyhoughOn the whole, I am satisfied that the supply of workers to fill vacancies notified by employers is adequate. There may be some shortages in certain skilled occupations, but these are local rather than general and their extent varies according to occupation and area.