HC Deb 21 May 1979 vol 967 c24W
Mr. Heffer

asked the Secretary of State for Industry if it is his intention that Merseyside should continue as a special development area; and if so, what steps he will take to encourage new industry or safeguard existing industry, in the area.

Mr. David Mitchell

My right hon. Friend is studying the arrangements in operation to help areas such as Merseyside.