HC Deb 03 February 1966 vol 723 c259W
37. Mr. Howe

asked the First Secretary of State and Secretary of State for Economic Affairs why he has not prepared and published for the North-West, or any other region, a comprehensive or any other kind of programme for regional development comparable to that prepared by the previous administration for the North-East; and what steps he is taking towards the early publication of such programmes.

Mr. William Rodgers

Our regional economic planning councils and boards are preparing plans for their regions which will reflect regional needs and contribute towards the achievement of the National Plan.