§ Mr. MackinlayTo ask the President of the Board of Trade if he will extend to all hon. Members whose constituencies are included in the Southend travel-to-work area, an invitation to meet him regarding assisted area status for south-east Essex.
§ Mr. SainsburyDecisions on the new assisted areas map were made after the careful consideration of each area's circumstances and are not subject to appeal. I received seven submissions from Southend during the review, all of which were given full consideration. I am not, therefore, meeting any delegations to discuss assisted area status.