§ Q11. Mr. Milneasked the Prime Minister if, in view of the worsening unemployment situation in the Northern Region and the various Government decisions concerning the economy of the area taken since November, he will appoint a Minister for the Northern Region; and if he will make a statement.
§ The Prime MinisterNo. I believe that the present allocation of responsibility to Ministers with statutory functions and executive power is a more effective means of dealing with the problems of the region.