HC Deb 27 March 1973 vol 853 cc269-70W
31. Mr. Thomas Cox

asked the Secretary of State for Employment when he last met representatives of the London Boroughs Association to discuss with them employment opportunities in the Greater London Council area.

Mr. Dudley Smith

My right hon. Friend has not been approached by the association. He would be prepared to consider any representations it may wish to make.

38. Mr. Lipton

asked the Secretary of State for Employment why the number of men and women employed in industry in the greater London area fell from 1,574,600 to 1,201,100 between 1962 and 1971.

Mr. Dudley Smith

The main reasons were the low rate of economic growth nationally after 1966 and the movement of firms to other areas.