HC Deb 26 January 1982 vol 16 cc317-8W
Dr. Mawhinney

asked the Secretary of State for Industry if he will estimate the total production lost per annum as a consequence of illness caused either entirely or mainly by (a) smoking or (b) alcohol consumption.

Mr. MacGregor

I regret that the information requested is not available.

Regional Development Grant (Payments) 1 May 1979 to 30 September 1981
Area £ million (estimate) As percentage of Great Britain
Economic Planning Region
North East (including Cumbria) 297.3 26.9
Yorkshire and Humberside 85.0 7.7
East Midlands 9.1 0.8
South West 19.0 1.7
West Midlands 0.1 0.01
North West 234.2 21.2
County
Cleveland 157.9 14.3
Durham 26.4 2.4
Northumberland 13.2 1.2
Tyne and Wear 36.2 3.3