§ Mr. Alfred Morrisasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what recent representations he has received from the president of the Manchester chamber of commerce and industry; what reply he is sending; if there is any action he will be taking with regard to the suggestions made to him; and if he will make a statement.
14Wprojects in the United Kingdom in each year since the inception of the scheme; which projects have benefitted from the lending source; and what proportion of total loans has come to the United Kingdom.
§ Mr. Bruce-GardyneThe information is as follows:
§ Sir Geoffrey HoweI received a letter from the president of the Manchester chamber of commerce on 14 October concerning the problems facing the regional economy in the North-West. I have since addressed the chamber on the occasion of its annual dinner and have also replied to the president's letter. I will arrange for a copy of the press release of my address and a copy of the letter to be sent to the right hon. Member.