§ Mr. Maudeasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how much has been spent by Governments during the last 20 years on regional aid to assisted areas.
§ Mr. TrippierFor the years 1963–64 to 1982–83 it is estimated that gross expenditure on regional preferential assistance to industry in the assisted areas of Great Britain has been approximately £19,000 million at 1982 prices.