§ Mr. Wrigglesworthasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will grant the inner area status requested by Stockton borough council.
§ Mr. KingMy right hon. Friend announced on 9 February 1981—[Vol. 998, c. 603–10]—his decision to make no changes to the present list of authorities with partnership or programme area status or the rest of those designated under the Inner Urban Areas Act 1978 and this remains the position for the foreseeable future. Stockton's case will be reviewed if the opportunity for making changes should arise in the future.