§ Mr. Masonasked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will list the number of people, male and female, who were declared redundant in Yorskhire industries during 1972 specifying in particular the labour fall-out in steel, coal and textiles; and if he will make a statement about the prospects for 1973.
§ Mr. Chichester-ClarkAccording to my Department's records, the following numbers of people became redundant in the county of Yorkshire in 1972:
Males Females All industries … … 9,860 4,530 Steel … … 1,280 55 Coal … … 520 5 Textiles … … 1,290 1,270 While there will be further rationalisation in some industries, the overall employment situation in Yorkshire should continue to improve during 1973.