HC Deb 03 November 1998 vol 318 c557W
Mr. Barry Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what steps he is taking to ensure the retention of assisted area status for Alyn and Deeside; and if he will make a statement. [57447]

Mr. Hain

The review of the Assisted Areas will be carried out for Great Britain as a whole. All parts of Great Britain will be assessed for inclusion against common criteria.