HC Deb 16 October 1969 vol 788 c126W
51. Mr. Wall

asked the Secretary of State for Local Government and Regional Planning, if he will make a statement on the implementation of the Government's plans for the grey areas of Yorkshire and the Humberside.

Mr. Crosland

As my right hon. Friend said in his statement to the House on 25th June, a Bill will be introduced as early as possible next Session to give effect to the Government's proposals for intermediate area assistance.

52. Mr. Wall

asked the Secretary of State for Local Government and Regional Planning what progress is being made on implementing the Humberside Feasibility Study; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Crosland

The Government's decisions on the Humber Bridge and on intermediate area status for parts of Humberside have already been announced. For the rest, the Government is awaiting the views of local planning authorities and the Regional Economic Planning Council.