§ Mr. Pendryasked the Secretary of State for Industry if he will consider modifying the criteria for regional development assistance, in view of the rapid change in the employment prospects in the Stalybridge, Hyde and Glossop areas over the past 12 months.
§ Mr. David MitchellNo. I am satisfied that the criteria set out in the Local Employment Act 1972, as amended by the Industry Act 1972, for the designation of assisted areas take into account all relevant circumstances.