§ Mr. W. T. Rodgersasked the Secretary of State for Industry, Trade and Regional Development what proportion of eligible applications for standard equipment grants received by his Department in the six months from 10th July, 1963, was approved; and what total sum was involved.
§ Mr. Heath387 out of 592 eligible applications for standard equipment grants, or 65 per cent., have been approved. The remainder are being handled as speedily as possible; the total sum is at present estimated at about £4.5 million.