HC Deb 21 June 1984 vol 62 c264W
Mr. Peter Bruinvels

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how much money has been spent in regional aid in each region of England since 1973.

Mr. Norman Lamont

Expenditure on regional preferential assistance in the regions of England between 1974–75* and 1983–84 at 1983–84 prices is as follows:

in each of the last 10 years; and if he will give figures to show, separately (a) cigar and pipe tobacco and (b) cigarettes.

Mr. Channon

I shall reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.