HC Deb 23 July 1979 vol 971 c9W
42. Mr. Kilroy-Silk

asked the Secretary of State for Industry what steps he proposes to take to regenerate industry on Merseyside.

Mr. David Mitchell

Since most of the present Merseyside special development area will remain a special development area, it should benefit from the changes in regional policy announced by my right hon. Friend on 17 July, as the incentives will now be focused on those places with the worst problems.