HC Deb 07 July 1997 vol 297 c315W
Mr. Fallon

To ask the Prime Minister which Department has primary responsibility for regional selective assistance and other forms of regional aid. [6297]

The Prime Minister

[holding answer 1 July 1997]: My right hon. Friend, the President of the Board of Trade, has primary responsibility for the Industrial Development Act 1982 which provides the powers for granting financial assistance to industry assisted areas.