HC Deb 22 February 2000 vol 344 c954W
Mr. Maclennan

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what progress he has made in reaching agreement with the European Commission on the determination of the new assisted areas map for Great Britain; and if he will make a statement. [111333]

Dr. Howells

Discussions with the Commission on the proposals for new Assisted Areas are continuing. We will announce the new map as soon as possible.