HC Deb 28 November 1985 vol 87 cc661-2W
35. Mr. Pike

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer to what extent the measures announced in the autumn statement are designed to reduce the gap in the different economic conditions in the north and the south of the United Kingdom.

Mr. MacGregor

All regions in the United Kingdom will benefit from the 3.5 per cent. real increase in economic activity expected this year and the further 3 per cent. increase expected in 1986.