§ 46. Mr. Leadbitterasked the President of the Board of Trade what further steps he is taking to assist in reducing unemployment in the Northern Region; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. Gwyneth DunwoodyThe Board of Trade offer a wide range of incentives to encourage industrial growth in all the development areas, and last November my right hon. Friend announced additional measures to assist many places likely to be adversely affected by colliery closures. These policies are materially assisting the creation of new employment in the development areas, including the Northern region.