§ 21. Mr. Ashleyasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what further steps he now proposes to take to reduce the level of unemployment.
§ Mr. BarberAs I said in my Budget Statement, I shall be ready to act at any time of the year if circumstances warrant it. This month's substantial reduction in unemployment is a welcome development.
§ 27. Mr. Gwynoro Jonesasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will initiate a study into the causes of the incidence of high unemployment associated with low wages on a regional basis.