§ Mr. Rookerasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will list the regions of the United Kingdom which appear on the European Economic Community synthetic index of regions with problems, showing their rank order and population, and indicate which have assisted area status from Her Majesty's Government.
§ Mr. Norman LamontThe information requested is in the table that follows. The European Commission's synthetic index ranks 131 Community regions, not only those with major regional problems, by their score on the index. Further details can be found in the Commission's second periodic report on the regions of Europe.
matters have been discussed regarding the proposed South Bank Board to be set up should the Greater London council be abolished; and with whom the discussions took place.
§ Mr. WaldegraveGeneral administrative matters have been discussed with the Arts Council.
§ Mr. Tony Banksasked the Parliamentary Under-Secretary for State answering in respect of the Arts if he will give details of the proposed composition of the proposed South Bank Board to be set up should the Greater London council be abolished.
§ Mr. WaldegraveThe composition of the South Bank Board is still under discussion.