§ Mr. Proctorasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what representations he has received with regard to the new provisions for regional policy; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. TrippierOver 500 written representations were received in response to the invitations in our White Paper "Regional Industrial Development". In addition, Ministers at the Department saw a great number of delegations representing a wide range of opinion.
My hon. Friend, the Minister of State for Industry, made a statement announcing the outcome of our review of regional industrial policy on 28 November.