§ Mr. Spencer Batisteasked the Secretary of State for the Environment on what criteria he selects areas for the creation of urban development corporations.
§ Mr. John PattenThe criteria adopted have been the level of unemployment, the amount of derelict-vacant land and the extent to which public sector funds will lever private sector investment to regenerate the area.
§ Mr. Batisteasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he has any plans to create any urban development corporations in the Yorkshire and Humberside region; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. John PattenNo, but the suggestion is firmly lodged with me.