§ Mr. Bishopasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what is the total amount of aid given to the British ball-bearing industry in the past two years; under what legislation it has been provided and for what projects; and how much has been estimated for the next financial year.
§ Mr. Anthony GrantCompanies in the ball-bearing industry in the assisted areas, as in other industries, are eligible for and some have received assistance under the Local Employment Acts and Section 7 of the Industry Act 1972. Some may also have received assistance under Part I of the Industry Act 1972. Information on the total amount of aid given to this industry is not readily available. Expenditure under these headings in the next 447W financial year will be related to the number of eligible applications put forward by firms in the industry.