§ Mr. Milneasked the Secretary of State for Economic Affairs if he will make a statement on the results achieved by the Minister responsible for the Northern Region since his appointment on 13th October, 1967.
§ Mr. ShoreMy right hon. Friend was appointed to reinforce the existing regional organisation in representing to the Government the special problems and needs of the Northern Region, so that these may be given full weight in the formulation and administration of the Government's policies affecting the regions. This he is doing.