§ Mr. Maxwell-Hyslopasked the Secretary of State for Industry in what specific respects the criteria for assistance under Section 8 of the Industry Act 1972 are being relaxed in order to promote new industry, or modernise existing industry, in areas of high unemployment which do not fall within assisted area boundaries.
§ Mr. CryerPart III of the Criteria for Assistance to Industry—Appendix A of the 1975–76 Report on the Industry Act 1972—indicates that proposals consistent with the statutory provisions of Section 8 assistance will be assessed taking full account of social costs and benefits, including employment considerations.