HC Deb 25 March 1999 vol 328 c349W
18. Mr. Prosser

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what representations he has received in support of retaining assisted area status for Dover and other areas of Kent. [77052]

Mr. Wills

Under the public consultation for the assisted areas review, a joint submission was received from Kent County Council, seven District Councils and Medway Unitary Authority arguing for assisted area status for Dover and six other areas of East and North East Kent.

Hon. Members representing Kent constituencies, including my hon. Friend, local Councillors and a number of local companies, have also made representations in support of the case for these areas.