HC Deb 25 October 1972 vol 843 c310W
Mr. Edward Taylor

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry when he expects to be advised by the European Economic Community Commission of the areas in Great Britain which they intend to classify as central and non-central for the purpose of regional aids; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Anthony Grant

We expect to reach agreement on this matter in the first half of 1973.

Mr. Edward Taylor

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will make a statement on the alterations he proposes to make in regional development aids as a consequence of the decision of the Heads of Government of the European Economic Community that the regional development aids in their respective countries would be co-ordinated pending the establishment of the proposed Regional Fund.

Mr. Anthony Grant

We are not proposing any alterations.