§ Mr. Bruce-Gardyneasked the Secretary of State for Industry what discussions his Department had with the managing director of International Property Development 514W Limited regarding the provision of up to £1 million in financial support under the terms of the Industry Act as a condition for the acquisition by this company of Fisher-Bendix Limited; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. HefferNone. The discussions my Department has had with the Chairman of IPD (Industrial) Limited have been about selective assistance towards the financing of the company's operations at the Kirkby plant and I have informed him that we cannot assist.