Northern Region (Hansard, 6 November 1979)

HC Deb 06 November 1979 vol 973 c121W 121W

§ 33. Mr. Radice
asked the Secretary of State for Employment whether he is satisfied with the level of unemployment in the Northern region.

§ Mr. Jim Lester
No. It is the Government's aim to provide the economic climate which will enable and encourage industry and commerce to expand and create the jobs which are so much needed both in the Northern region and in many other parts of the country.