§ Mr. Pentlandasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many firms, whose buildings are in the process of construction, or have recently completed construction, in the Chester-leStreet, and other constituencies of the County of Durham, are awaiting his final approval on the viability of the firms concerned; and what action he proposes to take to assist such firms during 1971, naming each area separately.
§ Mr. Anthony GrantI regret that the information requested is not readily available. Approval of applications may depend on a number of considerations of which viability is only one. Cases are, of course, dealt with as quickly as possible, but if the hon. Member would write to me about any particular cases he has in mind I would be glad to look into them.