HC Deb 13 November 1978 vol 958 cc53-4W
Mr. David Watkins

asked the Secretary of State for Industry what measures are being taken to increase male employment opportunities in Consett and Stanley, County Durham.

Mr. Cryer

As parts of the North-East special development area, Consett and Stanley are among those places benefiting from the highest levels of regional assistance within Great Britain. This assistance encourages the creation of new jobs and the safeguarding of existing employment for both males and females. In addition, male and female jobs are supported by the special employment measures administered by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Employment.

Mr. David Watkins

asked the Secretary of State for Industry how many men and how many women were employed in Government-provided factories in Consett and Stanley, County Durham, at the latest available date.

Mr. Cryer

In September 1978 there were 480 men and 168 women employed in the Consett factories and 288 men and 390 women in those in Stanley.