§ Mr. Parryasked 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 GrantI 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.