§ Mr. Masonasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if, in view of the unemployment figure of 6,525 in the town of Barnsley, and a male unemployment figure, including those temporarily stopped of 4,862, 9 per cent. and 12 per cent., respectively, he will, in considering his review of regional policy, declare Barnsley and district a development area.
§ Sir J. EdenThe circumstances of all areas are being taken into account. I have no statement to make at present.