§ 22. Mr. Dormandasked the Secretary of State for Industry if he is satisfied with the results of Her Majesty's Government's regional industrial policies as they affect the Northern region; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MacGregorA substantial range of aids is available to industry in the Northern region. When the final stage of the Government's 1979 regional policy 271W decisions is implemented on 1 August 1982 the more selective approach will give even greater priority to the needs of the Assisted Areas, especially the North.