§ 24. Mr. Blenkinsopasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he has given consideration to the introduction of a tax per employee on industry in congested areas, as has been proposed to him by the North-East Development Council.
§ Mr. Maurice MacmillanI would ask the hon. Member to await the outcome of the Government's review of regional development policy, which was announced on 27th October in paragraph 14 of Cmnd. 4516.