HC Deb 22 January 1993 vol 217 cc489-90W
Mr. Hendry

To ask the President of the Board of Trade what financial assistance his Department gives to manufacturing industry.

Mr. Leigh

My Department runs or supports a wide range of schemes and services providing assistance to manufacturing businesses. The majority of these involve direct financial assistance.

Together the full range of services provide a comprehensive package for business, including help with the provision of expert advice in key management areas such as quality or manufacturing systems; help towards the cost of consultancy to assist businesses plan their use of advanced manufacturing technology; grant support to develop innovative ideas; help with exporting; and special financial assistance for businesses in assisted areas and urban programme areas.

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