§ 35. Gillian MerronTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations his Department has received on the impact of the Comprehensive Spending Review on the regional distribution of resources, with particular reference to Lincolnshire. [50522]
§ Mr. DarlingThe Government consulted extensively in the course of the review. The regional distribution of resources is a matter for spending departments. But the plans announced in the outcome of the Comprehensive Review will provide investment, modernisation and reform for the whole country.