§ Mr. CousinsTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry which areas of Newcastle upon Tyne receive(a) the maximum level of state support and (b) the full level of Objective 2 support from the European Union; and which areas will receive the maximum levels of support in each category in the next financial year. [106706]
§ Mr. Caborn[holding answer 25 January 2000]: The maximum level of state support permitted under Community Law in the English regions is available in areas designated under the terms of Article 87(3)A of the Treaty of Rome. There are no such areas in Newcastle upon Tyne, nor will there be in the next Financial Year. Under proposals which are currently awaiting final endorsement from Brussels Objective 2 support will be available in all areas of Newcastle upon Tyne except for the Wards of Castle and Westerhope.