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Topical question asked in the House of Commons, by Wayne David (Labour). It was answered on Tuesday, 6 December 2011 on behalf of the Treasury.


Topical Questions

Question
Will the Chancellor give a commitment to the English regions that they will receive all the European regional development fund money they are entitled to—or will that money end up with the Treasury?
Answer

If there are good projects that need European support and we can put together a joint bid and the resources to do that, of course we will do that. But let me make a broader point: disparity between the regions of this country grew over the past decade and ultimately, what we have got to do is to help the private sector across the regions to grow, as well.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
537 c159 
Session
2010-12
Oral question type
Supplementary
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
EU grants and loans Economic growth
Link
View this Topical question on www.publications.parliament.uk