HC Deb 30 April 1982 vol 22 cc370-1W
Mr. D. E. Thomas

asked the Secretary of State for Industry whether he has completed his review of assisted area status as it affects the area of the Development Board for Rural Wales.

Mr. MacGregor

The review of former special development and development areas which are due to become non-assisted from August this year—including a number in the area of the Development Board for Rural Wales—is currently under way and my right hon. Friend expects to announce the results shortly.