§ Mr. Mike O'BrienTo ask the President of the Board of Trade (1) to what extent administrative delays have resulted in a delay in his Department making a decision about regional selective assistance grants to Stone Plastics Ltd. and Tape Seals Ltd. of Atherstone, Warwickshire;
(2) whether his Department has investigated the effect on jobs and exports of delays in approving regional selective assistance grants for Stone Plastics and Tape Seals Ltd.
§ Mr. NeedhamThere have been no delays in reaching decisions on the regional selective assistance applications from Stone Plastics Ltd. and Tapeseals Ltd. Both cases are currently undergoing appraisal to determine whether the criteria for assistance are met.