HL Deb 08 November 1983 vol 444 cc791-2WA
Lord O'Hagan

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether it is still their policy to ensure that no United Kingdom regions at present eligible are excluded from aid from the European Regional Development Fund.

Lord Cockfield

At present, all areas qualifying for United Kingdom regional aid—including all Assisted Areas—are eligible for aid from the European Regional Development Fund. It is still the Government's aim that whenever an area is eligible for United Kingdom regional aid it should also be eligible for aid from the European Regional Development Fund.