§ Mr. RathboneTo ask the President of the Board of Trade (1) what proposals he has for ensuring that the potential for economic growth in East Sussex is fulfilled;
(2) what assessment he has made of the economic difficulties facing East Sussex;
(3) what assistance is available to East Sussex to enable the county to attract inward investment.
§ Mr. SainsburyI refer my hon. Friend to the replies that I gave on 8 and 10 December,Official Report, columns 590 and 749–50.
§ Mr. WatersonTo ask the President of the Board of Trade (1) what steps he is taking to ensure that East Sussex is able to attract foreign-based companies wishing to set up business in the United Kingdom;
(2) what are the opportunities for economic development in East Sussex.
§ Mr. SainsburyI refer my hon. Friend to my answers of 8 and 10 December to my hon. Friend the Member for Brighton, Kemptown (Mr. Bowden),Official Report, columns 589–90 and 749–50.
Businesses in East Sussex as in the rest of the country will benefit from a favourable tax regime, lower interest rates and a stable low inflation economy.