§ Mr. JackTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what steps his Department has taken to evaluate the Fylde coast as a suitable place for relocated Civil Service jobs.
§ Mr. BrookeDepartments for which my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer is responsible have in hand the serious and substantial reviews of relocation opportunities referred to in the answer I gave on 9 February 1989 at columns751–2 to my hon. Friend the Member for Beverley (Mr. Cran). Like those being conducted by other Departments, these reviews are directed towards finding sites offering easier labour markets, value for money and increased operational efficiency. Decisions will be announced once the essential process of assessment, consultation and decision for each review have been completed.