§ Mr. Gwynoro Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many firms have received assistance under the Industry Act in each of the economic planning regions of Great Britain; what is the total money figure for each region; and what amount of grant is under consideration for every region.
§ Mr. Anthony GrantThe following table sets out loan and grant selective assistance under Part II of the Industry Act offered in each region as at the end of March. Total payments at the end of April of regional development grants under Part I and shipbuilding construction grants under Part III were £10.7 million and £15.1 million respectively.
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§ Mr. Peter Reesasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what payments have so far been made under the Industry Act; to whom; and on what terms.
§ Mr. Anthony GrantUp to 30th April 1973, payments exceeding £27,455,000 were made under Parts I and II and Section 11 of Part III of the Industry Act 1972. The terms of payments in individual cases vary according to the requirements of the particular section of the Act which applies.