§ Mr. Ron Lewisasked the First Secretary of State and Secretary of State for Economic Affairs what talks he has had, or contemplates having, with the Northern Economic Planning Council on the future role of Carlisle and Cumberland as a zone for population expansion; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. ShoreThe Chairman of the Northern Economic Planning Council is to meet Ministers in the near future to discuss the recommendations the Council16W made in its Study of the Northern Region. The potential of the Carlisle/Solway area for population expansion will be among the topics discussed.