§ Mr. Campbell-Savoursasked the Minister for the Civil Service, pursuant to his reply, Official Report, 4 July, c. 16, whether he will list the regional factors he takes into account in assessing future dispersal policy.
§ Mr. HayhoeThe Government remain committed to the dispersal programme announced on 26 July 1979 and has no plans for any further dispersal. However, if existing Government work were to be relocated or new work undertaken, one factor in deciding where it should be based would be the regional needs for employment. The main criteria must, however, be operational efficiency and cost.