HC Deb 27 April 1977 vol 930 c348W
Mr. Kenneth Clarke

asked the Secretary of State for Industry what percentage of British employees now works in development, special development and intermediate areas, respectively, following the recent changes in those areas.

Mr. Cryer

The percentages are 10.7, 13.1 and 19.4 respectively.

Mr. Wood

asked the Secretary of State for Industry on what criteria he decides whether or not to grant development area status.

Mr. Cryer

Those prescribed by the Local Employment Act 1972 as amended by the Industry Act 1972.

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