§ Mr. Eadieasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what financial assistance has been given under the Industry Act to effect expansion and growth in the supply and contracting industries connected with North Sea exploration since the Government received the IMEG Report.
§ Mr. Anthony GrantLoans amounting to nearly £2 million and involving about 600 jobs have been offered to assist projects directly connected with offshore operations in the North Sea. A further 3,200 jobs are involved in applications now under consideration. These figures do not take into account assistance through regional development grants.