§ Mr. Dormandasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry (1) how many inquiries there have been in the Northern Region for assistance under the Industry Act 1972; and in how many cases assistance has been offered;
(2) how many inquiries there have now been in Durham County for assistance under the Industry Act 1972; and in how many cases assistance has been offered.
§ Mr. Anthony GrantTwenty-eight offers of regional selective assistance in the Northern Region had been made up to 28th February, and a further 103 applications were then under consideration. Fifteen of these offers and 34 of these applications were for undertakings in Durham County.