§ Mr. Hardyasked the Secretary of State for Industry what was the amount spent on regional development assistance in Yorkshire and Humberside during each of the last five years.
§ Mr. CryerExpenditure in the Yorkshire and Humberside intermediate area is estimated to have been as follows:
£'s million 1971–72 3 1972–73 2 1973–74 10 1974–75 16 1975–76 23 Major items included are regional development grants, selective financial assistance under Section 7 of the Industry Act 1972 and Local Employment Act assistance.