§ Mr. Alfred Morrisasked the Secretary of State for Employment what action his Department has taken with regard to the proposed study of local unemployment rates in Manchester, further to the Under-Secretary of State's meeting with representatives of the Manchester city council on 21 February; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Jim LesterMy officials are considering the proposals that were put to me at this meeting, and I shall be writing to the Manchester city council shortly.