§ Mr. Masonasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry (1) what steps he is taking to reduce the growing unemployment in Barnsley and the coal zone of Yorkshire;
(2) why he has refused to declare the coal zone of Yorkshire a development area.
§ Mr. Anthony GrantThe area will benefit from the measures to assist investment announced by my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer in October. The circumstances of all areas are being considered in the Government's review of regional policy. A statement will be made as soon as possible.