§ Mr. Georgeasked the Secretary of State for Industry what is the amount of financial assistance to firms in (a) the Walsall area, and (b) the West Midlands under Industry Act schemes and others; and if he will list the number and totals under separate headings.
§ Mr. Les HuckfieldSelective assistance has been offered as follows in the period from 1 March 1974 to 31 January 1979 under the various industrial and investment schemes authorised by section 8 of the Industry Act 1972: