HC Deb 25 November 1987 vol 123 c219W
67. Mr. Alexander

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what proportion of(a) his time and (b) that of the other Ministers in his Department is devoted to policy on the inner cities; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Kenneth Clarke

My hon. Friend will be aware of the importance the Government attach to policy on the inner cities, and that many Departments have a part to play in it. My Department has a significant contribution to make and a lot of time and that of my colleagues in DTI is devoted to policy on the inner cities.