§ Mr. Bulmerasked the Secretary of State for Employment how much money has been given by his Department in financial support to the carpet industry since 1 January 1975; under which schemes; and if he will divide the amounts to show how much has been spent (a) in the North of England, (b) in the South of England, (c) in the West Midlands and (d) in Wales.
§ Mr. AlisonThe following payments have been made by the Manpower Services Commission to the carpet industry training board.
Year ITB operating costs Training grants Total £000s 1975–76 108.7 12.4 121.1 1976–77 108.2 24.2 132.4 1977–78 140.1 27.8 167.9 1978–79 145.1 34.0 179.1 1979–80 136.7 20.2 156.9 1980–81 159.0 15.1 174.1 1981–82 143.7 25.4 169.1 Support to individual firms has been given under various special employment measures. However, the details required could only be provided at a disproportionate cost.