asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will list those measures taken by his Department since 1979 which have benefited specifically individuals, commerce, and industry in the borough of Bournemouth.

The Government's financial and economic policies have benefited individuals, commerce and industry in all parts of the United Kingdom. I refer the hon. Member to the written answer given by my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister on 19 February 1987 at columns 801–7.