HC Deb 27 March 1979 vol 965 c129W
Sir Donald Kaberry

asked the Secretary of State for Industry what proposals he has for the encouragement of a more active tanning industry in the United Kingdom.

Mr. Les Huckfield

Companies in the tanning industry have received assistance totalling £3.4 million under the provisions of the Industry Act 1972. My Department is ready to consider any further applications under those provisions and other schemes of assistance within my responsibility.