§ Mr. Monslowasked the First Secretary of State and Secretary of State for Economic Affairs what steps he will take to ensure that the problems of the Furness area are considered by the North-West Economic Planning Council.
§ Mr. William RodgersI am sure that we can rely on the Chairman and members of the Council to take full account of the problems and potential of the Furness area. I am glad to say that Mr. L. Redshaw, Managing Director of Vickers Armstrong (Shipbuilders) Ltd. at Barrow-in-Furness has now accepted my invitation to serve on the Council.