HC Deb 18 July 1979 vol 970 c708W
Mr. Hardy

asked the Secretary of State for Industry what is his estimate of the reduction in expenditure which will be effected as a result of his cuts in public support for industrial and commercial development in South Yorkshire.

Mr. David Mitchell

It is not practicable to make estimates affecting individual parts of the country because of the many uncertainties including the impact of the designation of Mexborough and Rotherham as development areas.