HC Deb 16 November 1992 vol 214 cc67-8W
Ms. Walley

To ask the President of the Board of Trade what steps he has taken to ensure that a second phase of the RECHAR programme is maintained; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Sainsbury

The 11 United Kingdom RECHAR programmes do not have phases. They run from 1989 to 1993. Thereafter it would be more effective if structural funds assistance to eligible coal-mining areas was channelled through the general structural funds programmes covering the areas concerned.

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