HC Deb 24 January 1972 vol 829 c320W
68. Mr. Willey

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether he will make a statement on financial support to the North-East Development Council.

Mr. Anthony Grant

The North-East Development Council is to receive grant in aid of up to £20,000 in the current financial year and grants are proposed of up to £15,000 in 1972–73 and of up to £10,000 in 1973–74. These grants are conditional on the council raising increasing amounts of qualifying non-Government contributions.