§ Mr. WareingTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what plans he has to carry out a review of the economic development activities of local authorities; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Chope[holding answer 3 December 1987]: My right hon. Friend is considering the proper role of local authorities economic development activities, and the question of their statutory powers in the context of the Governments response to the Widdicombe report.