HC Deb 16 December 1986 vol 107 c512W
21. Mr. Bellingham

asked the Paymaster General if he will give the latest figures for the number of local enterprises that have been set up.

Mr. Trippier

There are currently 354 local enterprise agencies throughout the United Kingdom, of which 284 are approved under the terms of the Finance Act 1982 which allows business sector sponsors tax relief on their contributions to such bodies.