§ Mr. Gwilym Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Wales what is the number and value of selective financial assistance applications in the latest available quarter in Wales; and how this compares with the corresponding quarter in the previous year.
§ Mr. Nicholas EdwardsIn the quarter ended 31 March 1984, 117 applications were received under section 7 of the Industrial Development Act 1982 in respect of projects in Wales. The total value of grant sought was £22 million. In the same quarter in 1983, there were 100 applications for a total of £9 million.