§ 33. Mr. Adleyasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will define the Government's regional policy; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Giles ShawThe aim of the Government's regional industrial policy is to reduce on a stable long-term basis regional imbalances in employment opportunities. This is achieved through encouraging the indigenous potential of the assisted areas particularly by generating wealth creating schemes in areas of high unemployment.