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Mr. Michael McGuire
asked the Secretary of State for Industry what criteria he uses to judge whether or not a town area or region requires special assistance to help reduce unemployment.
Mr. Gregor Mackenzie
The criteria are those prescribed in Section 1 of the Local Employment Act 1972 as amended, and in Section 1(4) of the Industry Act 1972.