§ Mr. Skinnerasked the Secretary of State for Industry, pursuant to the statement by the Under-Secretary of State on 28 June, Official Report, c. 728, concerning the loss of assisted area status for Derbyshire and his meeting with a deputation representing the county council, on what date the leader and chief executive of Derbyshire county council were invited to attend the meeting referred to; and if he will publish in the Official Report the text of the invitation sent and the replies received.
§ Mr. MacGregorI shall reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible and place a copy in the Library.