HC Deb 15 March 1972 vol 833 cc109-10W
55. Mr. Meacher

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what he estimates to be the annual total gain or loss accruing to each of the regions as a result of Government policies of regional incentives and controls as exercised in each of the last five years; and what breakdown by item of policy he can provide within each of these totals.

Mr. Peter Walker

Departments monitor changes in the economies of the regions but it is not practicable to relate changes to particular policy measures in the manner suggested by the hon. Member.