HC Deb 23 October 1985 vol 84 c154W
19. Mr. Andrew F. Bennett

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many meetings his regional staff have had with firms in Tameside during the last three months to discuss Government assistance.

Mr. Peter Morrison

My right hon. Friend and I attach the greatest importance to regional policy and in the three months ending 30 September staff in the north-west regional office of my Department have had 34 meetings with firms in Tameside to discuss Government assistance.