§ Lord Roberts of Conwyasked Her Majesty's Government:
What percentage of the populations of England, Scotland and Wales are covered by the new Assisted Area map compared with its predecessor. [HL3740]
§ The Minister of State, Department of Trade and Industry (Lord Simon of Highbury)Under the current map, about 30 per cent. of the population in England, 64 per cent. of the population in Scotland, and 71 per cent. of the population in Wales are covered. Under our proposals, which have yet to be approved by the Commission, about 25 per cent. of the population in England, 49 per cent. of the population in Scotland, and 71 per cent. of the population in Wales would be covered.