§ Mr. Wigleyasked the Secretary of State for Industry if he will publish a list showing the differentials that exist in regional selective financial assistance
Form of Assistance Special development Area Development Area (a) Manufacturing Industry Maximum rent free period for Government advance factory. 5 years 2 years Maximum interest free period for loans or period of interest relief grants. 3 years 2 years
Form of Assistance Special Development Area Development Area (b)Service Industry Job creation grant … £1,500 £1,000 Maximum rent relief grant period for Offices … 7 years 5 years The maximum public sector contribution to a project in the form of a loan or interest relief grant can be higher in a special development area reflecting the different needs of the two classes of areas.