Rural Areas (Hansard, 15 February 1993)

HC Deb 15 February 1993 vol 219 cc43-4W 43W

§ Mr. Ancram
To ask the Prime Minister what responsibilities the Department of Trade and Industry has for trade and industry in rural areas.
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§ The Prime Minister
The Department of Trade and Industry and its regional offices liaise closely in the delivery of services with other Government Departments and agencies where necessary. This includes the Department of the Environment which has responsibility for rural development policy and the Rural Development Commission.