HC Deb 23 July 1979 vol 971 cc14-5W
Mr. Allen McKay

asked the Secretary of State for Industry how many factories or works in the Penistone constituency area have received, or are currently receiving, regional aid; what will be the effects of the recent policy direction of the Government to take this area out of intermediate status; and how many persons are having to lose their jobs because of this decision.

Mr. David Mitchell

I shall reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.

Mr. Alec Jones

asked the Secretary of State for Industry how many regional development grants were made in Wales in the last four years on individual items of machinery or plant costing less than £500 and on individual buildings, extensions of buildings, adaptations or works costing less than £5,000; and what was their total value.

Mr. David Mitchell

I shall reply to the right hon. Member as soon as possible.