§ Mr. Millanasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what proportions of Great Britain's populations are now in development areas, special development areas, intermediate areas and derelict land clearance areas, respectively.
§ Mr. Anthony GrantThe following is the information:
Population in assisted areas expressed as a percentage of the total population for Great Britain Per cent. Development Areas (including Special Development Areas) 22.5 Special Development Areas 8.4 Intermediate Areas 21.7 Derelict Land Clearance Areas 4.0 The figures are based on the Registrar General's mid-1971 population estimates, and are provisional.