§ Mr. CousinsTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what procedures are currently in force, and what additional procedures are under review, in order that she can discharge her overall responsibility for state aids in development areas under section 7 of the Industry Act 1972. [12978]
§ Mr. Ian McCartneyUnder section 7 of the Industry Act, regional selective assistance is provided, on a discretionary basis, to investment projects which help to create or safeguard jobs in the designated assisted areas of Great Britain. No additional procedures are under review.