HC Deb 18 July 1967 vol 750 cc229-30W
75. Mr. Haseldine

asked the First Secretary of State and Secretary of State for Economic Affairs what progress is being made with the study of the special non-development areas; and how far his refusal to make the relevant grants to the Yorkshire and Humberside Region is the result of such studies.

Mr. M. Stewart

As to the first part of the Question, I announced the terms of reference of the Committee which is being set up under the chairmanship of Sir Joseph Hunt, in reply to a question by the hon. Member for Colne Valley (Mr. Richard Wainwright) on 6th July. I hope that I shall be able to make an announcement about the membership shortly. As to the second part of the Question, paragraphs 48–50 of the White Paper entitled "The Development Areas: Regional Employment Premium (Command 3310)" record the Government's decision in view of the study under the chairmanship of Sir Joseph Hunt, not to introduce at the present time any special assistance for other areas, and the reason for that decision.—[Vol. 749, c. 275.]