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Mr. Kenneth Clarke
asked the Secretary of State for Industry what percentage of British employees now works in development, special development and intermediate areas, respectively, following the recent changes in those areas.
Mr. Cryer
The percentages are 10·7, 13·1 and 19·4 respectively.
Mr. Wood
asked the Secretary of State for Industry on what criteria he decides whether or not to grant development area status.
Mr. Cryer
Those prescribed by the Local Employment Act 1972 as amended by the Industry Act 1972.