HC Deb 13 June 1984 vol 61 cc499-500W
47. Mr. Nicholas Baker

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will make a statement about Government policy towards the regeneration of inner city areas and the prevention of the drift of development to the south of England and rural areas.

Sir George Young

The Government are committed to promoting economic development in the inner cities, which will benefit not only those who live and work there, but also those who live in other parts of the country where there is pressure for development.