§ Mr. Fosterasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he has any plans to abolish the Development Commission; and, what would be the effects of such a 415W proposal on industrial development in rural areas in the North of England and in Teesdale, in particular.
§ Mr. Beithasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will make a statement about the future of the Development Commission.
§ Mr. KingThe future role of the Development Commission is currently being reviewed together with that of other public bodies.