HC Deb 29 June 1982 vol 26 cc264-5W
Mr. Denis Howell

asked the Secretary of State for Industry whether, having regard to the levels of unemployment in the West Midlands, he will now consider the introduction of special area status so as to provide the West Midlands area with extra financial aid equivalent to that enjoyed by other regions with comparable levels of unemployment.

Mr. MacGregor

[pursuant to his reply, 28 June 1982, c. 215]: I refer the right hon. Member to my right hon. Friend's statement yesterday to the House on regional industrial policy.