HC Deb 12 June 1985 vol 80 cc458-9W
34. Mr. Jack Thompson

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he has now had the opportunity to study the North of England County Council Association sixth state of the region report, published in January; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Kenneth Baker

I have studied this report. I shall be meeting representatives of the association in the near future to discuss various issues arising from the report.