HC Deb 06 February 1985 vol 72 cc617-8W
39. Mr. Adley

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment when he last met the chairman of the Development Commission; and what subjects were discussed.

Mr. Waldegrave:

The Secretary of State last met the chairman of the Development Commission in July last year. Discussions were wide-ranging, but topics included the commission's financial and manpower resources, the designation of rural development areas and the preparation of rural development programmes within these areas.