HC Deb 22 December 1981 vol 15 cc357-8W
Mr. Kenneth Carlisle

asked the Secretary of State for Industry when the changes in the regional development grant system outlined in the reply to the hon. Member for Birmingham, Selly Oak (Mr. Beaumont-Dark) Official Report, 31 March 1981, column 81, are to be introduced.

Mr. Norman Lamont

The two changes in question are to come into effect on 1 January 1982. An explanatory memorandum giving the full details is available in the Libraries of the Houses. The memorandum also outlines other, administrative, changes to be introduced in the new year.