§ Mr. Rookerasked the Secretary of State for Industry what is the latest figure for total Government aid to industry; and how this compares with the figure five years ago.
§ Mr. CryerIn 1976–77 the provision for assistance to industries which fall within my Department's responsibilities was £1,094 million, compared with £1,015 million in 1972–73; both figures are at 1976 Survey prices and exclude staff and administration costs.