§ Mr. Kenneth Clarkeasked the Secretary of State for Industry how many 422W applications for financial assistance under the clothing industry scheme had been received by the original closing date of 31st December 1976; how many had been granted; and at what total cost.
Mr. Alan Williams206 applications for assistance under the clothing industry scheme had been received by 31st December 1976. Ninety-three of these applications had been approved and assistance of £827,300 offered. Forty-one applications had been rejected or withdrawn, and 72 applications were still under consideration.
§ Mr. Kenneth Clarkeasked the Secretary of State for Industry what proportion of expenditure so far authorised under the clothing industry scheme has taken the form of consultancy aid.
Mr. Alan WilliamsAs at 31st December 1976, £120,700 had been offered under the clothing scheme for consultancy projects—about 15 per cent. of the total assistance offered.