Trade and Industry written question – answered at on 7 April 2005.
Mr Peter Pike
Labour, Burnley
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if she will set out, with statistical information relating as directly as possible to the Burnley Constituency, the effects on Burnley of her Department's policies and actions since 2 May 1997.
Jacqui Smith
Minister of State (Industry and the Regions and Deputy Minister for Women), Department of Trade and Industry, Minister of State (Industry and the Regions) and Deputy Minister (Women)
It has not proved possible to respond to my hon. Friend in the time available before Prorogation.
Yes4 people think so
No3 people think not
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