§ Dr. KumarSecretary of State for Trade and Industry how many local firms are involved in the Manufacturing Advisory Service in the Teesside area. [19977]
§ Alan JohnsonThe Manufacturing Advisory Service is in the process of being established. No firms have been assisted as the regional centres of delivery have not been announced. Therefore, it will take some time to assess the level of assistance given. However, it is expected that the north-east centre will be aiming to assist approximately 500 companies per year