§ Mr. WillsTo ask the President of the Board of Trade how many ex gratia payments have been made by her Department to individuals or organisations in each of the last three years. [39425]
§ Mr. Ian McCartneyThe number of ex gratia payments made by the Department of Trade and Industry is as follows:
Financial year Individuals Organisations 1994–95 71 8 1995–96 51 10 1996–97 41 12 Details of payments made in financial year 1997–98 will be made available on publication of the Department's Appropriation Accounts in the autumn.