§ Mr. George Grantasked the Secretary of State for Industry if he will take into account the high level of unemployment in the Morpeth, Ashington, Bedlington and Blyth area and reconsider his proposal to downgrade the area from special development to development area status.
§ Mr. David MitchellCareful consideration is being given to the representations 409W made about the assisted-area status of the Morpeth travel-to-work area both by a deputation from Wansbeck and Blyth Valley and by the Northumberland county council.