HC Deb 17 February 1966 vol 724 c295W
85. Mr. Rhodes

asked the First Secretary of State and Secretary of State for Economic Affairs what policy is being pursued by his Department in place of the concept of the growth zone; what reasons have led him to change the previous policy; and whether he will make a statement.

Mr. Albu

Our aim is to make full use of the resources of the whole Northern Region, on the basis of the plans which the Economic Planning Council and Board are preparing. Our new development areas will give industrialists much more freedom than in the past to go to places which they consider to offer favourable conditions for future growth.