HC Deb 04 December 1979 vol 975 c113W
42. Mr. Hicks

asked the Secretary of State for Employment whether he has any proposals specifically designed to reduce the level of unemployment in rural areas; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Jim Lester

I refer my hon. Friend to the reply given by my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister to my hon. Friend the Member for Eye (Mr. Gummer) on 8 November.—[Vol. 973, c.236–37]