HC Deb 21 July 1971 vol 821 cc277-8W
47. Mr. Ted Fletcher

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will consider the advisability of a winter relief programme of public works in the development areas, co-ordinated between the Departments responsible, in order to combat growing unemployment in the regions.

Mr. Peter Walker

I refer the hon. Member to my statement of 14th July.—[Vol. 821, c. 510–16.]