§ Mr. Parryasked the Secretary of State for Industry if his Department has been advised by BXL Plastics Ltd. of plans to build a new factory at Bamborough, Merseyside; if aid has yet been sought towards this building; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. David MitchellDetails of applications for selective assistance are confidential. Following a recommendation of the Expenditure Committee, it has been the Department's practice since 1974 to publish in "British Business" details of assistance offered to companies under Section 7 of the Industry Act 1972 in the first quarter after the first payment of grant has been made to the company.