§ 23. Mr. Campbell-Savoursasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he sees any prospect of an increase in the level of output in the United Kingdom economy generally and in the Northern regional economy in particular.
§ Sir Geoffrey HoweThe level of output has already risen from the low point reached in 1981. With continued success in containing inflation, I expect this recovery to gather strength, bringing the prospect of renewed growth to all regions. However, in recognition of the special problems of the Northern region, the Government also intend to ensure that its main industrial areas remain special development areas or development areas.