§ Mr. Gwynoro Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how much money has been paid to industry in Wales under the old improvement grant scheme from its commencement and under the Industry Act 1972 to the latest available date.
§ Mr. Anthony GrantAssistance totalling £94 million has been paid up to 31st December 1973 to companies located in Wales under Sections 3 and 4 of the Local Employment Acts. Statistics for Wales to the same date are not available for all payments under the Industry Act.
§ Mr. Gwynoro Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many applications have been received for assistance to service industries in Wales under the Industry Act 1972; how many have been granted; and what is the total amount of assistance paid.
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§ Mr. Anthony GrantSeven applications for regional selective assistance totalling £335,000 have been received. One offer has been made and five applications are still under consideration.