HC Deb 16 February 1981 vol 999 c49W
Mr. Cryer

asked the Secretary of State for Industry if he will undertake to review those assisted areas which are due to end in 1982 and which depend significantly on textiles and clothing aid to restore full intermediate or development area status.

Mr. MacGregor

All areas which are due to lose assisted area status by being downgraded by more than one step are to be reviewed before descheduling takes effect next year. In addition, my right hon. Friend is always ready to examine the case of any area which experiences significant change in its circumstances relative to other areas.