§ 49. Mr. Ioan Evansasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what consideration is being given to regional industrial policies.
§ Mr. Norman LamontI refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave earlier today to my hon. Friend the Member for Hazel Grove (Mr. Arnold).
§ 42. Mr. Silvesterasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry when he intends to conclude the review of regional policy.
§ Mr. Norman LamontWhen officials have completed the further work we commissioned, following completion of the first stage of the review that they are undertaking, the Government will then wish to consider carefully whether any further changes should be made. We shall make a statement in due course.