§ Mr. Hall-Davisasked the Minister of Technology how much was paid in investment grants in the latest available 12-month period in development areas; what proportion was in respect of projects qualifying for grant under the Local Employment Acts; and how much was attributable to the higher rate of investment grant applicable to development areas.
§ Mr. Carmichael£202.7 million was paid in the financial year 1968–69. Of this £84.2 million was attributable to the higher rate of grant for the development areas. Information is not available about the proportion which was in respect of projects qualifying also for grant under the Local Employment Acts.