§ Mr. Nicholas BrownTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment what is his strategy for economic development in the northern region.
§ Miss WiddecombeThe Government's strategy for economic development in the northern region is the same as for the United Kingdom as a whole—to promote sustained economic growth and rising prosperity, through a stable macro-economic environment and structural policies to improve long-term economic performance. The policies of the Department are aimed at achieving this objective, particularly by helping disadvantaged groups within the labour market.