§ Mr. McQuarrieasked the Secretary of State for Industry, pursuant to his reply to the hon. Member for Aberdeenshire, East of 20 January, what assessment he 374W made of the effect on the Grampian region, and east Aberdeenshire in particular, of the loss of assisted area status, particularly in relation to employment.
§ Mr. MacGregorI will reply to my hon. Friend as soon as possible.