§ Q9. Mr. Parryasked the Prime Minister what further plans he has to meet the North-West Industrial Development Association.
§ The Prime MinisterNone at present. I met the North-West Industrial Development Association in October 1971 and I have recently been in correspondence with it about representations which it made to me on EEC regional policy. I have assured it that the problems of the North West will be fully taken into account in work on all aspects of Community regional policy. I have told the association that if it thinks it desirable to pursue its representations at a meeting, my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry will be glad to arrange this.