§ Mr. Fernyhoughasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, in view of the recent closure of Palmers (Hebburn) and the pending closure of British Oxygen and Glacier Metals in Jarrow, what steps he is taking to provide alternative jobs 236W for those concerned in this area of high unemployment.
§ Mr. Anthony GrantWe shall continue to draw to the attention of suitable firms the resources of manpower and industrial premises available in the Jarrow area.