§ 55. Mr. Meacherasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what he estimates to be the annual total gain or loss accruing to each of the regions as a result of Government policies of regional incentives and controls as exercised in each of the last five years; and what breakdown by item of policy he can provide within each of these totals.
§ Mr. Peter WalkerDepartments monitor changes in the economies of the regions but it is not practicable to relate110W changes to particular policy measures in the manner suggested by the hon. Member.