HC Deb 01 November 1989 vol 159 cc253-4W
27. Mr. Ieuan Wyn Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he intends to conduct a review of the way regional selective assistance has operated; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Douglas Hogg

An evaluation of the operation and effects of regional selective assistance in the period 1980 to 1984 has recently been completed and will be published in the first part of next year. The findings will be taken into account in the future operation of the scheme.

35. Mr. Sumberg

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many individual firms and undertakings in the north west have benefited in the last 12 months as a result of funds made available through the regional selective assistance programme.

Mr. Douglas Hogg

During the period 1 October 1988 to 30 September 1989, payments of regional selective assistance were made to 483 firms and undertakings in the north west region.

39. Mr. Nicholas Brown

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he has any new plans for stimulating industry in Britain's regions.

60. Mr. Hoyle

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he has any new plans for stimulating industry in Britain's regions.

Mr. Douglas Hogg

Changes in the focus of our regional policies were made early last year. There are no plans for further changes.