§ Mr. Teddy Taylorasked the Secretary of State for Industry whether Great Britain is permitted under the rules of the EEC to introduce new systems of regional aid and to alter the boundaries of development and special development areas designed to prevent unemployment and promote growth without seeking the prior agreement of the EEC.
§ Mr. Gregor Mackenzie,pursuant to his reply [24th March 1975], gave the following information:
This matter was dealt with in the Prime Minister's statement to the House on Tuesday, 18th March.—[Vol. 888, c. 1456–79.]