HC Deb 19 January 1965 vol 705 c48W
Mr. Garrett

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he will state, for the years ended 31st March, 1964, and 31st December, 1964, respectively, the number of loans and grants, under Section 4 of the Local Employment Act, 1960, made to firms in development districts in the North-East, the number of applications rejected, and the number still under consideration.

Mr. Darling

The figures are as follows:

— 1st April, 1963 to 31st March, 1964 1st January, 1964, to 31st December, 1964
Loans offered 23 22
Grants offered 11 7
Applications rejected 24 12
Applications under consideration at the end of the period 54 52