HC Deb 17 March 1975 vol 888 cc286-7W
Mr. Spearing

asked the Secretary of State for Industry (1) what draft regulation or other instrument of the EEC gives the EEC Commission the power to decide whether or not to approve a project for regional assistance applied for by Her Majesty's Government, stating what criteria apply, and whether any such decision would be subject to the Council of Ministers;

(2) what projects of regional aid already approved by Her Majesty's Government will not now qualify for assistance from the EEC Regional Fund under criteria so far proposed.

Mr. Benn:

I shall reply to my hon. Friend as soon as possible.

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