HC Deb 11 July 1978 vol 953 cc503-4W
Mr. George

asked the Secretary of State for Industry how many firms to date have received assistance under the ferrous and non-ferrous foundry schemes in (a) the United Kingdom, (b) the West Midlands, and (c) Walsall; and what is the total value of grants paid to each group.

In general, because they have not operated long enough, it is too early for the increase in productivity achieved to be assessed.