§ Mr. SillarsTo ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what is the total amount spent by his Department in each year since 1979 on assisting Scottish trade missions; and if he will provide comparable information in respect of each planning region of England.
§ Mr. Redwood[holding answer 20 July 1989]: The table is based on readily available information. Although the costs are shown by organising sponsors located in the areas specified, it is important to note that participation in a mission is on a United Kingdom-wide basis and that consequently all companies are eligible for consideration irrespective of their or a sponsor's location.
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Outward Mission Payments: Financial Year £'000 1985–86 1986–87 1987–88 1988–89 Total of which: 1,446 1,395 1,301 1,278 Scotland 175 125 129 151
1985–86 1986–87 1987–88 1988–89 South East 600 564 585 524 West Midlands 211 239 140 183 East Midlands 57 89 62 77 Northern 74 81 68 70 North West 99 84 67 70 Yorks and Humberside 119 126 152 120 South West 54 34 46 53 Wales 47 46 36 26 Northern Ireland 10 7 16 4