§ Mr. Newtonasked the Secretary of State for Industry if he will give figures showing financial advances made to firms under Section 8 of the Industry Act since 1st March 1974.
§ Mr. HefferBetween 1st March 1974 and 31st October 1974, financial advances to firms under Section 8 of the Industry Act totalled £2.8 million net plus £843,280 in payments under the Wool Textile Industry Scheme.
§ Mr. Newtonasked the Secretary of State for Industry how many applications have been received by his Department for financial assistance under Section 8 of the Industry Act since 1st March 1974.
§ Mr. HefferFormal applications for financial assistance under Section 8 of the Industry Act 1972 between 1st March 1974 and 31st October 1974 have been as follows:
Applications assessed or under assessment 10 Applications under the Wool Textile Industry Scheme 88 Contracts registered under the Off-Shore Credits Scheme 75 173
§ Mr. Stanleyasked the Secretary of State for Industry if he will list the recipients of financial assistance under Section 8 of the Industry Act 1972 before and after 28th February 1974, stating the amount of assistance and the date of payment in each case.
§ Mr. Gregor MackenzieUnder Section 8 of the Industry Act 1972, payments have been made as follows: