§ Mr. Merlyn Reesasked the Secretary of State for Industry, Trade and Regional Development if he is aware of dissatisfaction expressed in Yorkshire at his declared policy of concentrating on the planning problems of other parts of the country, in view of the drift away of population because of the bad housing conditions and lack of industrial prospects of a long-term nature; and if he will now expedite the preparation of a White Paper for this and neighbouring areas.
§ Mr. HeathI do not share the hon. Member's pessimistic view of the prospects for Yorkshire but as I told him in answer to a Question on January 30th I am considering the position.