§ Mr. Awdryasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what will be the closing date for applications for assistance under Section 4 of the Local Employment Act, 1972.
§ Mr. Anthony GrantNew powers are sought in Part II of the Industry Bill to replace the power to provide loans and grants in the development areas under Section 4 of the Local Employment Act. The Bill provides that no further assistance shall be given under Section 4 of this Act unless the applicationis received before 1st August, 1972. Firms wishing to be considered for loan or removal grant under the Local Employment Act for projects in the development areas on which an early start will be made should ensure that the necessary application forms are received by the Department of Trade and Industry before 1st August. Applications for operational grants, for new incoming industry in the special development areas only, can now be made only in respect of eligible projects which had effectively started before 22nd March, 1972, and must also be received by the Department before 1st August.