Which of the following were part of the Thatcher and Major governments' approach to regional policy?
(a) Increasing government expenditure on regional assistance in real terms and targeting it more carefully
Yes/No
(b) Increasing government expenditure on regional assistance in money terms and targeting it more carefully
Yes/No
(c) Making regional assistance more cost- effective
Yes/No
(d) Abolishing Regional Development Grants (which were automatically available to firms in development areas)
Yes/No
(e) Abolishing Regional Development Assistance (which was granted at the discretion of the government)
Yes/No
(f) Increasing the reliance placed on grants from the European Regional Development Fund
Yes/No
(g) The introduction of a system of grants to small business in assisted areas
Yes/No
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