§ Mr. Andrew WelshTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what research he has undertaken, and what information is available to him, about the effects of withdrawal of industrial development grant status on areas close to enterprise zones.
§ Mr. LangI am not aware of any research directed to this specific topic. An evaluation of enterprise zones (including those in Scotland) was undertaken for the Department of the Environment by PA Cambridge Economic Consultants, and a copy of their report has been placed in the Library of the House of Commons. Additionally, a research study by Messrs. S. McDowall and H. Begg on the "Impact of Regional Policy Regradings in Scotland" is nearing completion.