§ Mr. W. Hamiltonasked the Secretary of State for Industry, Trade and Regional Development if he will give an assurance that development plans in the growth areas will not be retarded due to the recently announced increase in the Bank Rate; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. HeathOur development programmes for the growth areas remain unchanged. Neither the public investment programme nor the incentives provided by the Government for private investment there have been altered.