§ 43. Mr. Edwin Wainwrightasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will seek to have consultations with the Yorkshire and Humberside Economic Planning Council designed to ensure that more jobs are provided in those areas in the region where unemployment is above the national average.
§ Mr. Anthony GrantMy regional office has had regular consultations with the planning council. Priority under the advance factory programme and in selective assistance under the Industry Act has been given to those parts of South Yorkshire and Humberside where unemployment is above the national average.