§ Ms. WalleyTo ask the President of the Board of Trade if he will extend the areas eligible for assisted area status to north Staffordshire as part of his review of assisted area status; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Sainsbury[holding answer 20 November 1992]: The needs and circumstances of all areas including north Staffordshire will be carefully considered in the review.
§ Ms. WalleyTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what assessment he has made of the submission of intent for assisted area status presented by the city of Stoke on Trent on 13 November.
§ Mr. Sainsbury[holding answer 20 November 1992]: My Department has received a submission which the city of Stoke on Trent made jointly with other Staffordshire organisations in September. To date, the further submission dated 13 November referred to has not been received. I shall be considering the needs and circumstances of all areas and all the representations received as part of the present assisted areas map review.