HC Deb 13 March 1972 vol 833 c13W
Mr. Mason

asked 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. Eden

The circumstances of all areas are being taken into account. I have no statement to make at present.