§ Mr. McGuireasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what further consideration he has given to the request made to him by the hon. Member for Ince to give a grant to the North-West Development Association similar to the grants given to the Scottish, Welsh and North-East Development Associations; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. ChatawayI have informed the association that I am able to offer a grant, and my officials will be opening negotiations with them shortly.
§ Mr. McGuireasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what has been the total amount of Government grants which the North-East Development Association has received since the scheme started up to the end of 1972; and what is the amount proposed for 1973.
§ Mr. Anthony Grant£150,000 up to the end of the financial year 1971–72. £40,000 is proposed for the financial year 1972–73.