HC Deb 12 March 1985 vol 75 c88W
Mr. Grylls

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many companies have received support under the market entry guarantee scheme in each year since 1979.

Mr. Fletcher

The figures are as follows:

Usage of the market entry guarantee scheme: 1979–84 Number of companies in receipt of financial support
Year Number
1979 25
1980 17
1981 33
1982 28
1983 31
1984 46
Total 180

Notes:

(i) A further 14 companies which have entered into agreements for support have not yet claimed assistance.

(ii) The figures given are for the number of companies receiving support in their first year of entry to the scheme only.