HC Deb 19 December 1966 vol 738 cc225-6W
Mr. Barnett

asked the First Secretary of State and Secretary of State for Economic Affairs what action he has taken arising out of the recommendations of the North-West Planning Council.

Mr. William Rodgers

The North-West Economic Planning Council has published the following reports this yearAn Economic Planning Strategy for the North West Region. Furness: Preliminary Review of a Sub-Region. Final Report of the Council's Housing Committee. Final Report of the Environment Committee.

They contain a number of valuable recommendations on a range of subjects, many of which are of long-term, or even very long-term significance. These recommendations and other confidential advice received from the Council concern the responsibilities of many Departments, and are being taken into account in policy making.