§ Mr. ThurnhamTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether he has any plans to relocate his Department's offices to the north-west of England; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Douglas HoggThe Department has a programme of review of activities for possible relocation away from London and the south-east and the north-west is always considered along with other possible locations. We have no plans for relocation of units to the north-west of England at present. Announcements will be made as decisions are taken.