asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry when the results of inquiries into the effect of investment grants in the development areas will be published; and, in particular what information is now available of the firms who are no longer intending to establish or extend existing plants in development areas.

I am considering what can usefully be published. As to the second part of the Question, I would refer to my reply to the hon. Member for Sedgefield (Mr. David Reed).