§ Mr. Maddenasked the Secretary of State for Industry how many applications have been received from Spillers or any of its subsidiaries for assistance under any section of the Industry Act 1972; how many applications have been approved; and what is the total of such assistance.
§ Mr. CryerDetails of assistance given to individual companies are published quarterly inTrade and Industry in accordance with the arrangements announced by my predecessor in the House on 31st July 1974. Since then, regional development grants totalling £462,000 have been paid to members of the Spillers group of companies. Assistance prior to that date is confidential.