§ Simon HughesTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many businesses in(a) London and (b) England applied for regional selective assistance in each year since it came into existence. [155514]
§ Jacqui Smith[holding answer 23 February 2004]: The number of value of applications for Regional Selective Assistance made in London and England since 1972 are published in the Industrial Development Act 1982 Annual Reports, copies of which are in the Libraries of the House.