asked the Secretary of State for Industry (1) what draft regulation or other instrument of the EEC gives the EEC Commission the power to decide whether or not to approve a project for regional assistance applied for by Her Majesty's Government, stating what criteria apply, and whether any such decision would be subject to the Council of Ministers;(2) what projects of regional aid already approved by Her Majesty's Government will not now qualify for assistance from the EEC Regional Fund under criteria so far proposed.

I shall reply to my hon. Friend as soon as possible.