§ 14. Mr. Wallasked the Secretary of State for Economic Affairs when the Humberside Feasibility Study will be published: and if he will make a statement on the Government's plans for the development of the region.
§ 24. Mr. James Johnsonasked the Secretary of State for Economic Affairs upon which date he received the report of the Humber Feasibility Study unit; and how long he estimates it will take him to study this and publish his findings.
§ Mr. ShoreThe report was formally submitted to me on the 6th November. The report runs to over 70,000 words, and study of its contents is bound to continue for some time. In the meantime, I am considering the question of publication with my colleagues. I hope to be in a position to make a statement shortly.
§ Mr. WallI am grateful for that reply, but is the right hon. Gentleman aware that this report will be the last of a number of studies which, together, have had the effect of delaying a lot of development on Humberside, and will he undertake to make a statement before Christmas?
§ Mr. ShoreI hope to be in a position to make a statement before Christmas. I do not accept that this has caused delay to projects affecting the Yorkshire and Humberside area.
§ Mr. HooleyIs my right hon. Friend aware that this report is of considerable importance for the region as a whole, not merely for Humberside, and that pronouncements and action should follow as quickly as possible?