HC Deb 23 May 1975 vol 892 cc701-2W
Sir P. Bryan

asked the Secretary of State for Industry if he will list grants from the European Regional Development Fund made available to firms, institutions or other organisations in Humberside.

Mr. Gregor Mackenzie

The European Regional Development Fund has not yet made any grants, either to projects in Humberside or elsewhere.

Sir P. Bryan

asked the Secretary of State for Industry if he will list loans from the European Investment Bank made to firms, institutions or other organisations in Humberside.

Mr. Gregor Mackenzie

No loans have been made by the European Investment

Mr. Benn

The workers at Leicester and Hull have been invited to submit proposals for the continued manufacture of typewriters. Proposals concerning the future of the Leicester factory have just been received and are being considered urgently. I am still awaiting the views of the workers at Hull and have arranged an early meeting with them.

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