§ 27. Mr. Dormandasked the Secretary of State for Industry what new proposals he has to attract industry to the Northern region.
§ Mr. MacGregorNew investment in the Northern region—as elsewhere—will be attracted mainly by the initiative, enterprise and productivity displayed by management and workers there. But I am sure the hon. Member is aware that expenditure per head on regional industrial assistance is higher in the Northern region than in any other.
§ 28. Mr. David Watkinsasked the Secretary of State for Industry what progress is being made in the operation of measures to assist industrial development in the Northern region.
§ Mr. MacGregorThe Northern region continues to have available to it a wide range of measures to assist industrial development. I hope to visit the region, including Consett, again later in the year to review progress there.