Distribution of Industry Act

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Trade and Commerce – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 22 January 1959.

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Photo of Mr Hugh Gaitskell Mr Hugh Gaitskell , Leeds South 12:00, 22 January 1959

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that in certain parts of the country, notably North Wales, where there is very serious unemployment, the 1958 Act appears to be making no impact whatever? Will he consider whether further special action is not required in these areas of very heavy unemployment? In particular, will he consider the possibility of declaring North-West Wales a Development Area under the earlier Acts?