HC Deb 02 July 1974 vol 876 c140W
Mr. Teddy Taylor

asked the Secretary of State for Industry if he has calculated the percentage of aid to industry from the various Departments of Government which can be attributable to the establishment or operation of manufacturing and commercial establishments in development and intermediate areas; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Heffer

Expenditure on support to industry under the regional support and regeneration programme, together with the investment grants regional differential, is expected to total about £400 million or approximately 55 per cent. of total support to industry, in 1974–75. In addition, the regions derive substantial benefit from programmes, such as support for shipbuilding, which are not specifically regional in their objectives.