§ Mr. D. E. Thomasasked the Secretary of State for Wales what is his estimate of the total number of new jobs which would be required in Wales by 1980 in order to achieve the following targets: (a) eliminate net outward migration, (b) equalise unemployment rates in Wales with those of the Midlands and South-East of England, and (c) equalise activity rates in Wales with those of the Midlands and South-East of England.
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§ Mr. John MorrisIt is not possible to make meaningful estimates of the numbers of new jobs which would be required to equalise unemployment and activity rates in Wales with those in other areas, since these rates are affected by a number of local, social and economic considerations. The latest estimate, indicate that there is no net outward migration from Wales.