§ Mr. McLeishasked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what was his Department's expenditure on regional aid to industry in each of the English regions. Scotland and Wales in the last year for which full figures are available and for each year since 1979.
§ Mr. AtkinsThe figures for my Department's spend on regional aid to industry in each of the English regions, Scotland and Wales for the years 1979–80 to 1986–87 are as follows:
§ Mr. MaudeThe representations have been considered and my right hon. and noble Friend the Secretary of State is about to write to my hon. Friend and other interested parties on this matter.