§ Mr. Strawasked the Secretary of State for Industry if he has yet completed his consideration of the request by the North-East Lancashire Development Association for development area status for north-east Lancashire; and, if so, with what result.
§ Mr. MacGregorNo, but as part of that consideration my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State has agreed to meet a deputation from the North-East Lancashire Development Association (NELDA) in the near future to discuss the problems in the area.