§ Q3. Mr. John Pardoeasked the Prime Minister if he is satisfied with the co-ordination between those Government Departments responsible for various aspects of policy for the development areas; and if he will make a statement.
§ The Prime MinisterYes. There is close co-operation between all Departments concerned with the physical, industrial and economic development of these areas.
§ Q9. Mr. Strangasked the Prime Minister what proportion of the letters he receives is from people who live in the development areas.
§ The Prime MinisterI have nothing to add to the answer which my right hon. Friend the Home Secretary gave on my behalf to a Question from the hon. Member on 21st December.—[Vol. 828, c. 1305–6.]