§ Mr. Peter Robinsonasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how much was paid in Government and European Community grants in respect of the new factory building running from Short Strand to Bridge End erected by the Sirocco works as a replacement for part of its previous factory.
§ Mr. Adam ButlerUntil October 1980 it was the practice of the Department of Commerce not to divulge the amounts of financial assistance provided to industrial companies and an understanding to this effect was written into all agreements between the Department and companies. In the present case the agreement was made in October 1979, and I regret, therefore, that I am unable to provide the information sought by the hon. Gentleman. No European Community grants were paid in respect of the investment.