§ Mr. Fallonasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how much is being spent on industrial support in the northern region in the current year.
§ Mr. Giles ShawIn the last 12 months (period 1 October 1985 to 30 September 1986) a total of £114.6 million was spent on industrial support in the northern region. The corresponding figure for the first nine months of this calendar year was £93.6 million.