HC Deb 12 April 1973 vol 854 c370W
Mr. Parry

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry (1) what representations he has received from the Merseyside Development Committee on special development area status; and what reply he has sent;

(2) if he will now agree to the Merseyside development area being upgraded to special development area status; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Anthony Grant

I have had a proposal from the Merseyside Development Committee of the North-West Industrial Development Association that Merseyside should receive special development area status. This has been acknowledged and is under consideration.