HC Deb 20 May 1992 vol 208 c173W
21. Mr. Kirkwood

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what plans he has to grant development area status to the borders region; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Allan Stewart

We announced before the election that a review of the assisted areas map would be conducted at the beginning of this Parliament. We are currently considering how to take this commitment forward and hope to make an announcement shortly. I can however assure the hon. Gentleman that the needs of all areas—including the borders—will be given very full and careful consideration in the review.

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