HC Deb 15 May 1972 vol 837 c27W
Mr. Gwynoro Jones

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will list the Government-sponsored studies that are taking place at present into the problems of the economic planning regions.

Mr. Speed

The study of regional problems is a continuing process, but specifically, comprehensive studies designed to lead to the formation of regional strategies are currently in progress in the North-West and East Anglia regions.