HC Deb 20 July 1987 vol 120 c88W
Mr. Matthew Taylor

asked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what is the number and value of regional selective assistance applications processed, respectively, at Plymouth for the south-west assisted area, and at Bristol for the Forest of Dean, in each of the last three years.

Mr. Atkins

The number of regional selective assistance cases appraised by the Department's offices in Bristol and Plymouth over the past three years is as follows:

1985 1986 1987

(to date)
Bristol 18 17 9
Plymouth 21 21 16

The value of grant offered over the same period is as follows:

£000
1985 1986 1987 (to date)
Bristol 1,366 3,175 1,129
Plymouth 1,614 1,709 721

Note: The figures for Bristol include Devon and Cornwall cases appraised by Bristol-based staff.