Former MP for Walsall North
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asked the Secretary of State for Employment what is the number of unemployed and the percentage rate in the West Midlands and in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, respectively, at the latest available date; and how he expects the situation to develop in each of these areas.
Are not these the worst figures since before the war? For all their talk, the Government have failed. To what extent has the protection of jobs in Wales and Scotland worsened the employment position in England?
Will the right hon. Gentleman—[Interruption.] I apologise that I was somewhat delayed on my way to the House, thereby missing the statement of the Foreign Secretary, but I have read the agreement. Bearing in mind that the agreement is only for six months, will the right hon. Gentleman undertake to commence discussions with the Icelandic authorities well before the expiration of this...
Former MP for Walsall North
Entered the House of Commons on 28 February 1957 — unknown
Left the House of Commons on 27 August 1976 — unknown
Also represented Wednesbury
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