§ Mr. Swainasked the Secretary of State for Employment if he has read the report issued by the Derbyshire County Council on the average unemployment figures for Clay Cross in North-East Derbyshire, a copy of which is in his possession; and what action he proposes in the light of it.
§ Mr. Dudley SmithMy right hon. Friend has not received a copy of the report to which the hon. Member refers. However we are aware of the unemployment situation at Clay Cross and I can assure the hon. Member that all my Department's services will continue to be available to people in the area who seek our assistance. Clay Cross, like other areas, should benefit from the measures we have taken to stimulate output and investment in the country as a whole.