HC Deb 12 November 1973 vol 864 c4W
36. Mr. Heffer

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether he has further considered designating Merseyside as a special development area; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Anthony Grant

My Department informed the Merseyside Development Committee in September of our decision that it would not be possible to justify giving Merseyside special development area status.

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