HC Deb 23 July 1979 vol 971 cc5-6W
31. Mr. Cryer

asked the Secretary of State for Industry when he expects to make a statement on regional assistance.

Mr. David Mitchell

Details of the Government's approach to regional assistance were given in the announcement which my right hon. Friend made on 17 July.

43. Mr. Viggers

asked the Secretary of State for Industry what studies he has made of the effectiveness of previous policies towards regional aid.

Mr. David Mitchell

I refer to the answer given earlier today to my hon. Friend the Member for Southampton, Test (Mr. Hill).