HC Deb 30 April 1973 vol 855 c216W
14. Dr. John A. Cunningham

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many firms in West Cumberland have received assistance under the Industry Act; and how many new jobs have been created.

Mr. Anthony Grant

Four companies in the Cumberland special development area have been offered regional selective assistance under Section 7 of the Industry Act. The projects concerned include 147 new jobs. A further nine applications involving about 600 jobs are under consideration. Information on payments of regional development grants to companies in the Cumberland special development area is not readily available.

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