HC Deb 13 May 1964 vol 695 cc85-6W
Dr. D. Johnson

asked the Secretary of State for Industry, Trade and Regional Development what progress the North West Regional Study Group has made in studying the development problems of Carlisle and Cumberland.

Mr. Heath

In the first stage of its work the North West Regional Study Group ha s been mainly concerned with assembling and examining the basic factual material which has to be taken into account when considering the region's development. The Group is now carrying out a programme of visits to the region, during which it will be consulting the main planning authorities, representatives of industry and other local interests. Arrangements are being made for members of the group to visit Carlisle and Cumberland in the near future.