HC Deb 25 March 1971 vol 814 cc166-7W
24. Mr. Douglas

asked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will make a statement on the employment prospects for special development areas, development areas and intermediate areas in the coming winter.

Mr. Dudley Smith

Employment prospects in the assisted areas next winter will be influenced by a number of factors including the weather, the supply of mobile industry and the general prospects for the economy. I am satisfied that they will be improved by the recently announced developments in the Government's regional policies.