§ Mr. McGuireasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what measures he has taken in the last 12th months, and what steps he intends to take in the future, to reduce the level of unemployment in the Wigan travel-to-work 233W area and in the Skelmersdale New Town; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Anthony GrantThe hon. Member will know of the many steps the Government have taken to stimulate the economy both nationally and regionally. Skelmersdale also, of course, receives the full benefits of development area status.