HC Deb 28 April 1980 vol 983 cc338-9W
28. Mr. Robert Hughes

asked the Secretary of State for Industry if he is now in a position to reply to the representations on alterations to development area status made to him on 24 January by the deputation from Grampian regional council, Aberdeen city district council, Banff and Buchan district council, Gordon district council, Kincardine and Deeside district council, Moray district council and hon. Members representing constituency interests; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. David Mitchell

We are carefully considering the representations made at the meeting on 24 January with the Grampian regional council and other representatives of the region and a reply will be sent as soon as is consistent with full consideration of the matters raised.