HC Deb 17 May 1985 vol 79 cc234-5W
Mr. Steen

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fishers and Food if he will now make payment of the decommissioning grant of £28,844 promised to Mr. W. Wakeham of 53 Hill Park Road, Brixham, Devon, and contained in a letter to Mr. Wakeham dated 3 October 1984 reference SW/84/12/D and signed by C. R. George on behalf of his Ministry; and if he will make a statement;

(2)if he will investigate the circumstances in which Mr. W. Wakeham of 53 Hill Park Road, Brixham, Devon, has still not received the decommissioning grant on his ex-fishing vessel Devon Ray, on which a grant of £28,844 is payable.

Mr. MacGregor

I shall reply to my hon. Friend as soon as possible.