Company Relocations (Hansard, 28 February 2001)

HC Deb 28 February 2001 vol 363 c707W 707W

§ Mr. Pike
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what steps the Government are taking to encourage major companies to locate their sites in the North West Region. [150630]

§ Mr. Caborn
The Government established the Northwest Development Agency in April 1999. It has a clear objective to attract investment and encourage major companies to locate in the region.