§ Mr. Alec Jonesasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is now ready to invite claims for investment grants on mining works; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. JayYes. The Board of Trade have completed their discussions with bodies representing interests in the extractive industries about the scope of investments grants for mining works. Application forms and explanatory material relating to them are now being printed and will be available in the five Investment Grant Offices on 1st September. Claims covering expenditure on mining works incurred during the 159W period 17th January to 31st December, 1966, can be submitted from 1st September onwards. The payment of grants in respect of this expenditure will begin as soon as possible after 1st October, 1967.