§ 45. Mr. Stonehouseasked the Secretary of State for Employment if he is aware that the wastage of resources in the Black Country area, shown by the level of unemployment which has almost doubled in 12 months, is a burden on the national economy; and what action he is proposing to reduce this figure.
§ Mr. Dudley SmithThe present level of unemployment is unacceptably high. As the many measures introduced by the Government to speed up the economy take effect, unemployment in the Black Country and Walsall should come down. Where my Department's responsibilities are concerned, all the facilities of our employment services will continue to be used to help people who are looking for new jobs.