§ Mr. David Steelasked the Secretary of State for Industry how many requests for grants or loans he has received under the terms of the Industrial Common Ownership Act 1976.
§ Mr. CryerOne body has been recognised as relevant under the terms of the Act, and another has asked to be recognised. We are considering with both these bodies the appropriate level of support from public funds for their activities. No other requests for grants or loans have been received.
§ Mr. David Steelasked the Secretary of State for Industry how many certificates of common ownership enterprise and co-operative enterprise he has issued under Section 2 of the Industrial Common Ownership Act 1976.
§ Mr. CryerMy right hon. Friend the Secretary of State has not yet issued any certificates to co-operative enterprises under Section 2(2) but he has one case under consideration.
Certification under section 2(1) of common ownership enterprises is a matter for the Chief Registrar of Friendly Societies. I understand that no such certificates have been issued so far but that there are four cases before the Chief Registrar in which the applicants have been notified that amendments of rules or, as the case may be, of memorandum and articles, will be necessary before the applications can proceed further.