§ Dr. David Clarkasked the Lord Privy Seal when he expects to forward to the European Economic Community the applications he has received from local authorities for grant-aiding under the European Economic Community regional fund—non-quota section—relating to shipbuilding areas.
§ Mr. Humphrey AtkinsApplications cannot be forwarded until the relevant programme has been approved by the Commission. We intend to submit our programme to the Commission very soon and hope that approval will follow shortly. Preparation of the programme has taken some time because we have had to assemble a great deal of information about it and to ensure that it is consistent with other related proposals.