§ Mr. Kenneth Clarkeasked the Secretary of State for Industry how long it will take for the Government to produce a detailed response to the European Commission's proposals for a new European regional policy; and whether the Government's response will be published or laid before Parliament.
Mr. Alan WilliamsI do not intend to publish an official response to the Commission's proposals, but the Select Committee for European Legislation has recommended the document for debate, and the Government's reaction to the proposals can then be given.