§ Mr. Hal Millerasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will make a statement about the current review of regional economic policy.
§ Mr. TebbitAs I have today announced at the meeting of the National Economic Development Council, I intend shortly to publish a White Paper on future regional industrial policy.
The White Paper will reaffirm the Government's commitment to an effective regional policy, set out the future framework of a new structure for regional industrial incentives and invite views on a number of related issues, including rates of grant and assisted area map coverage.