Former MP for Leeds South East
Will the Leader of the House reply to the question by my right hon. Friend the Leader of the Opposition about the possible closure, and the Government's attitude towards the closure, of the steelworks at Ravenscraig? What will the effect be on employment, and what will be the economic and social consequences?
I point out to the hon. Member for Huddersfield, West (Mr. Dickens), who referred to the textile industry, that I am as concerned about it as he is. I hope that he will be as concerned as I am about the subject we are discussing. If we consider the effect on employment, the social situation, exports and the economy, that will be enough to go on with. I shall be very brief because I know we...
I am sorry that they are not here. We are not discussing this subject to try to achieve political advantage in Darlington. I am concerned about the industry. I must declare my interest as the national treasurer of the Transport Salaried Staffs Association. I am concerned about the people I represent, about the industry itself and about its ability to serve the people. I repeat that I am...
If the Government are to press privatisation, will the Secretary of State give an undertaking that the conditions of service and the rates of pay of those who are employed under the present system will be protected?
asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he has any plans to assist housing development in the inner city areas, such as Leeds; and if he will make a statement.
Will the Minister say whether, following the statement that was made on Tuesday of last week, he has reviewed the views expressed then and decide which authorities will benefit from the statement? Is he aware that areas such as Leeds feel that they are Cinderellas? Over 500,000 people are still neglected. Does the Minister recognise that there is a waiting list of 22,000 for corporation or...
The object of the debate is not to make political capital, but to emphasise the problems that some hon. Members feel exist in the Yorkshire and Humberside area, and I hope that the Government will accept that. Reference has been made to the steel industry. We are here to talk about the Yorkshire and Humberside region as a whole, but I hope that the House will forgive me if I concentrate on...
Will the hon. Gentleman confirm that the saving to which he refers will not affect the safety aspects of British Rail?
