§ 72. Mr. Edwin Wainwrightasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether, owing to the closing down of the Aldon Engineering Works and the Priestley's factory which has increased the unemployment rate in the Dearne Valley constituency and the surrounding areas, he will now take steps to encourage new industries into that part of South Yorkshire.
§ Mr. Anthony GrantThe Department will continue to do what it can to bring the Dearne Valley and surrounding areas with intermediate area status to the attention of suitable firms wishing to expand.