HC Deb 09 February 1995 vol 254 cc352-3W
Mr. Jamieson

To ask the President of the Board of Trade if he will begin an investigation into the running of the Rom Data computer firm in Falmouth.

Mr. Charles Wardle

The company is in liquidation. The Department will consider any information regarding the affairs of Rom Data Ltd. forwarded in the usual manner.

Mr. Jamieson

To ask the President of the Board of Trade what representations he has received from hon. Members in connection with the Rom Data computer firm in Cornwall.

Mr. Charles Wardle

One. I had a meeting with the hon. Member for Falmouth and Camborne (Mr. Coe) on 23 January 1995.

Mr. Jamieson

To ask the President of the Board of Trade what was the total amount in grants given to the Rom Data computer firm by his Department and if he will make a statement about his Department's funding of Rom Data.

Mr. Charles Wardle

The total grant paid to Rom Data Ltd. was £825,000. This grant was made under the criteria for regional selective assistance, which is a grant available to projects which create or safeguard employment in the assisted areas.