§ Mr. Woofasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many applications have been received by his Department for industrial projects on Dunston Trading Estate, County Durham, before 26th October and since that date; and how many were approved for loans and grants under the Local Employment Acts in each case.
§ Mr. Anthony GrantOne application for an industrial development certificate has been received before 26th October and one after. It is not the practice to disclose information relating to individual financial assistance approvals under the Local Employment Acts.
§ Mr. Woofasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what progress has been made in preparing plans for encouraging industrialists to bring employment to the Dunston Trading Estate, County Durham.
§ Mr. Anthony GrantThe Dunston Trading Estate is in the early stages of development. The full range of development area incentives to industry is available in Dunston, and the Department will take every opportunity of bringing the advantages of the area to the attention of suitable firms.