HC Deb 27 October 1966 vol 734 cc196-7W
34. Mr. Boyd-Carpenter

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he will make a statement on the administrative arrangements for the payment of investment grants.

Mr. Darling

My right hon. Friend will make an announcement next month. At the same time my Department will publish a booklet giving guidance to industry on the working of the investment grants scheme.

Mr. Patrick Jenkin

asked the President of the Board of Trade when he expects to start paying investment grants under Part I of the Industrial Development Act.

Mr. Darling

The intention is to begin making payments in July next year in respect of the first block of claims for investment grants.