HC Deb 05 April 1973 vol 854 cc149-50W
Mr. Sillars

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many applications under the Industry Act his Department is considering at the present time; and, of these, how many relate to Scotland.

Mr. Anthony Grant

Overall 457 applications for selective assistance under Section 7 of the Industry Act were under consideration at the end of February 1973. 77 of these related to Scotland.