HC Deb 23 February 1970 vol 796 c224W
82. Mr. Edwin Wainwright

asked the Minister of Technology if he is aware that over the past few years the number of available jobs in the Mexborough and Wombwell Employment Exchange areas has been reduced; and what steps he is now taking to stimulate industrial expansion in those areas.

Mr. Varley

Yes. The Government are seeking powers under legislation recently before the House to assist firms providing additional employment in Mexborough and Wombwell.