HC Deb 01 March 1971 vol 812 cc314-5W
Mr. Elystan Morgan

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will extend special development area status to rural areas which suffer from depopulation and which find it difficult to provide a variety of employment for persons living therein.

Sir J. Eden

No. Substantial incentives for the provision of employment are available in rural areas included in the assisted areas.