§ Mr. Laurance Reedasked the Minister of Technology whether he will consider treating Lancashire as a single unit for assistance under the Government's regional development policy.
§ Mr. RidleyWe have no plans for a review of Development Area and Intermediate Area boundaries at present.
§ Mr. Meacherasked the Minister of Technology what proposals he has for extending economic aid at intermediate levels to the Lancashire Region outside the development area of Merseyside, and particularly to South-East Lancashire.
§ Mr. RidleyWe have at present no plans for changes in the boundaries of the intermediate areas in Lancashire or elsewhere.