HC Deb 31 October 1983 vol 47 c247W
Mr. Baldry

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether it is intended to grant assisted area status to the west midlands.

Mr. Butcher

The problems of the west midlands, and the views of its representatives, are being taken into account in the Government's review of regional economic policy. It is too early to say whether there will be any significant changes in the assisted area map.