Consett and Stanley

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Ministry of Labour – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 12 April 1965.

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Photo of Mr William Stones Mr William Stones , Consett 12:00, 12 April 1965

I thank my hon. Friend for that information, but has he noted that the figures which he has just given for the Stanley area are about three times greater than the national average and have been so for a considerable time? Is he aware that there is much apprehension about future employment in both the Consett and Stanley areas, and will he take it that, if he and his right hon. Friend can do anything at all to induce the siting of newer industries in both areas, their efforts will be greatly appreciated by all concerned?