HC Deb 03 July 1997 vol 297 c275W
Ms Jane Griffiths

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if she will make a statement on her plans for future subsidy payments to Gallaher's tobacco company in Northern Ireland. [2440]

Mr. Ingram

Any future application for financial assistance by Gallaher under programmes of support for industry in Northern Ireland will be considered against the normal criteria of eligibility for such support.