§ Mr. Maddenasked the Secretary of State for Industry how much financial assistance has been given in total to companies in the areas of each of the four constituents authorities now comprising Calderdale Metropolitan District Council on an annual basis, since the introduction of the Industry Act 1972; and how many individual companies have benefited.
§ Mr. CryerOffers of regional selective assistance under Section 7 of the Industry Act 1972 have been made between the start of the Act and 30th September 1977 to companies in the Calderdale metropolitan district as described below. Companies may also claim regional development grant under Part I of the Act on the cost of new building. Details of these payments are not readily available.
§ Mr. Les HuckfieldLike shipyards all over the world the Scottish yards are experiencing difficulty in finding an adequate flow of new orders. However, the Scottish yards have benefited substantially from the Intervention Fund, as a result of which many workers who would otherwise have been without work are in employment.
§ Mr. Trotterasked the Secretary of State for Industry what is the amount of the subsidy granted from the Shipbuilding Fund in respect of ships ordered by the Polish Government.
§ Mr. Les HuckfieldIt is not my practice to disclose the amount of assistance offered for particular orders, as this could prejudice negotiations on other applications.