HC Deb 23 November 1971 vol 826 cc338-9W
Q9. Sir G. Nabarro

asked the Prime Minister if he will pay official visits to areas of high unemployment.

The Prime Minister

In the course of this year I have visited Central Scotland, South Wales and the Northern Region of England. I expect that my programme for 1972 will include further visits to the development areas, although details have not yet been settled.

Q15. Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Prime Minister whether he will agree to meet Mr. Vic Feather and the Trades Union Congress General Council in order to discuss the recently announced increase in the number of unemployed.

The Prime Minister

Yes. I have already arranged to meet Mr. Feather and his colleagues.