§ Mr. W. T. Rodgersasked the Secretary of State for Industry, Trade and Regional Development what is the average period which has elapsed between receipt of an application for a standard equipment grant and its approval for application received since 4th April, 1963.
§ Mr. D. PriceThe lapse of time between the receipt of an application and its approval in principle has varied from several months in the case of applications made before the Local Employment Act, 1963. came into force on 10th July, and two or three weeks in the case of applications now being considered. The average over the whole period is about eight weeks.
§ Mr. W. T. Rodgersasked the Secretary of State for Industry, Trade and Regional Development what proportion of applications for standard equipment grants received since 4th April, 1963,have been passed to the Board of Trade Advisory Committee for scrutiny and approval.
§ Mr. D. PriceNone. The Board of Trade is not required to consult the Board of Trade Advisory Committee on applications for the plant and machinery grant.