HC Deb 01 March 1976 vol 906 cc437-8W
40. Miss Fookes

asked the Secretary of State for Industry if he will make a statement about his present policy towards the designation of development area status, with particular reference to the formal application by the city of Plymouth.

Mr. Gregor Mackenzie

Each application for development area status is considered on its merits according to the criteria in Section 1 of the Local Employment Act 1972 as amended by the Industry Act 1972. The application submitted by the city of Plymouth is being considered and I expect that a reply will be sent shortly.