asked the Minister for Finance whether he is prepared to make financial provision or central development funds available to county development teams in the eastern region, similar to those presently enjoyed by their counterparts in western counties; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Funds for County Development Teams.
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The western development fund, referred to by the Deputy, was established as a special measure to deal with disparities between the western counties and those in other parts of the country. I am not at present contemplating the extension of the fund to the eastern region.