HC Deb 23 February 1987 vol 111 c15W
Mr. Michael NcNair-Wilson

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what funds have been made available for research and development since 1979; and if he will list the main beneficiaries.

Mr. Pattie

In the seven-year period from 1 April 1979 to 30 March 1986 my Department spent nearly £2,000 million on support for research and development. In the current financial year it expects to spend £375 million. It is not our policy to provide details of the support given to individual companies, for reasons of commercial confidentiality.