HC Deb 07 July 1998 vol 315 c440W
Mr. Wigley

To ask the President of the Board of Trade what are her Department's relative priorities in securing and facilitating industrial and commercial development as between(a) the regions of England, (b) Wales and (c) Scotland. [48900]

Mrs. Beckett

The Government's policies to boost competitiveness and prosperity extend to all parts of the United Kingdom. I work closely with my right. hon. Friends the Secretaries of State for Scotland, for Wales and for Northern Ireland to implement these policies.