HC Deb 15 December 1986 vol 107 c396W
Mr. Steen

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what funds have been made available in each of the last five years to the Devon branch of the council for small industries in rural areas; and if he will make a statement about the proposed funding for the next financial year.

Mr. Waldegrave

COSIRA's budget is managed on a national basis and is not broken down by county. The level of funds used by COSIRA in Devon is therefore not available.

Mr. Steen

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what funds have been made available in each of the last five years to the council for small industries in rural areas; and if he will make a statement about the proposed funding for the next financial year.

Mr. Waldegrave

The Council for Small Industries in Rural Areas is financed by grant aid from the Development Commission. The grants provided in each of the last five years are shown in the table:

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