Regional Development

11.

Mr. Teddy Taylor
asked the Secretary of Sate for Industry if he will make a further statement on regional development.

Mr. Gregor Mackenzie
As announced last year, we intend to continue and develop the existing system of regional financial incentives. When the National Enterprise Board, the Scottish and Welsh Development Agencies and the planning agreements system come into operation we shall be able to do still more to help the less prosperous areas.