§ Mr. Redmondasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he is yet able to make a statement about grants-in-aid for regional development councils after the current financial year.
§ Mr. Anthony GrantYes. I am glad to say that for each of the next three financial years, subject to certain conditions, I shall be offering grant-in-aid of up to £100,000 to the North of England Development Council and up to £67,500 to the North-West Industrial Development Association.