HC Deb 05 July 1982 vol 27 c31W
18. Mr. Rowlands

asked the Secretary of State for Wales what representations he has received on the development area status in the Heads of the Valleys authorities' areas; and what action he has taken.

Mr. Nicholas Edwards

I have received a number of representations about increases in assisted area status. Many parts of the Heads of the Valleys area already have special development area status. The development area status of other travel-to-work areas was confirmed in the recent review of assisted area status.