§ Mr. Alfred Morrisasked the Secretary of State for Industry what representations he has received from the Greater Manchester Association of Metropolitan Authorities about the decline in the industrial and employment structure of Greater Manchester and the need to designate the county a development area; what reply he 415W is sending; what action he is taking; if in particular he will be meeting a deputation from the association; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Norman LamontMy right hon. Friend has received a memorandum entitled "The Case of Development Area Status for the County Area" and the association has been advised that I am ready to receive a deputation on a date to be arranged.