§ Mr. Hardyasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how much public money has been provided for Sheffield Forgemasters in the years 1981–82 and 1982–83.
§ Mr. ButcherSheffield Foregemasters was formed in 1982–83. In that year, the company received £1.3 million Government financial assistance under section 8 of the Industry Act 1972, together with smaller payments towards regional investment, research and development costs and temporary short time working. The total amount of these payments is commercially confidential.