asked the Minister of Labour whether the Commissioner for the Special Areas is still functioning; and whether new applications for assistance are given consideration by the Commissioner?

I would refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to him on this subject on 7th March.

Will the right hon. Gentleman reply to the last part of my Question? Are new applications considered?

The reply is in the reference I have given. It is quite clear that only small applications could be considered.

Is it not true that no applications are considered by the Commissioners at all?

If the hon. Member would like to put that on the Paper I will give him a considered answer.