§ 82. Mr. Hicksasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will examine the boundaries of the South-West Economic Planning Region as at present constituted, and give consideration to the creation of a south-west regional grouping based on the four most western counties of Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and Somerset.
§ Mr. Peter WalkerBefore coming to long-term decisions on any future organisations needed for the regions in England the Government will wish to consider whatever recommendations the Commission on the Constitution may302W have to make in this field. My hon. Friend can, however, rest assured that account will be taken of his request at the appropriate time.