§ Mr. Thurnhamasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he has any proposals for reform of the Government's regional development policy; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Giles ShawMy Department is carrying out a review of certain administrative aspects of our regional industrial policy in order to ensure that the schemes operate with the maximum effect and economy. Given the long time-span of private sector investment decision, it would be premature to launch into a fundamental review of the policy so soon after the last review was implemented.