HC Deb 22 November 1978 vol 958 cc650-1W
62. Mr. Siliars

asked the Secretary of State for Industry when he expects a further review of the EEC Regional Fund allocations and criteria.

Mr. Les Huckfield

The criteria governing contributions from the European Regional Development Fund to member States are contained in a European Council regulation which is expected to be reexamined by the Council before 1st January 1981. Money is allocated to the fund annually under the Communities' budget procedures.