§ 35. Mr. James Hamiltonasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what is the total amount of financial assistance made available to firms in Scotland under the Industry Act at the latest available date; and how many new jobs have come as a result.
§ Mr. Anthony Grant£17.4 million has been paid so far. New jobs involved in offers of regional selective assistance made to the end of April are 3,800. Further jobs will arise from payments of regional development grants.
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§ Mr. Radiceasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what is the total amount of financial assistance received by the Northern Region under the Industry Act; and how many projects this represents.
§ Mr. Anthony GrantI would refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave earlier today in reply to Questions from the hon. Members for Whitehaven (Dr. John A. Cunningham) and Gateshead, West (Mr. Horam).