§ 70. Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Minister of Technology whether he has considered the representations from the hon. Member for West Ham, North showing that the London Borough of Newham is a dying borough so far as work, work availability and emigration of industry is concerned; and what action he proposes to take to change this situation.
§ Mr. VarleyI am aware of my hon. Friend's concern but I cannot accept238W his assessment of the Borough of Newham as a dying borough. Although there has been some loss of jobs within the borough, the change in the number of insured employees compares well with the rest of the London area and there are ample job opportunities within reasonable travelling distance.