HC Deb 17 February 1966 vol 724 cc281-2W
64. Mr. Box

asked the President of the Board of Trade how many applications for assistance to establish new businesses in the development areas defined by the Local Employment Acts have been received since 1st November 1964; how many have been approved; and whether he will give a breakdown of the totals by regions.

Mr. Darling

Between 1st November, 1964, and 31st December, 1965, offers of assistance under the Acts were made to 240 new projects. Similar information is not readily available in relation to the number of applications. The regional analysis of the offers of assistance is:—

Northern Region 70
North-Western Region 31
South-Western Region 17
Scotland 98
Wales 24