§ Q23. Mr. Leadbitterasked the Prime Minister if he is satisfied with the coordination between the Department of Trade and Industry, the Department of Employment and the Department of Social Services in respect of regional policies; and if he will make a statement.
§ The Prime MinisterYes. The leading responsibility for regional policy rests with my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for the Environment; and there is close co-ordination between all Departments concerned both at headquarters and regional office level throughout the country.