HC Deb 14 June 1971 vol 819 cc9-10W
60. Mr. Willey

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether he will make a further statement on financial support to the North-East Development Council.

Sir J. Eden

I have offered the North-East Development Council a grant of £20,000 in the current financial year subject to the Council providing at least a similar sum from non-governmental sources. Grants for 1972–73 and 1973–74 are under consideration.

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