§ Mr. Blakerasked the Secretary of State for Industry what is the current postal letter rate for mail between member countries of the EEC prevailing in each EEC member country.
§ Mr. MeacherThe information is set out below.
§ Mr. HefferAssistance under Parts I and II of the Industry Act will continue to be available in the South Wales intermediate area.
§ Sir Raymond Gowerasked the Secretary of State for Industry what was the total amount of regional employment premiums and investment grants to industries paid in the Welsh development area during each of the last four years.
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§ Mr. HefferThe total amounts of REP and investment grants paid in the Welsh Development Area in each of the last four years were:
REP Investment Grants (£ million) 1970–71 … … … 14 41.6 1971–72 … … … 15 36.5 1972–73 … … … 13 51.0 1973–74 … … … 15 30.4 Investment grants were abolished in October 1970 and payments have been made only to firms which entered into contracts before that date. Firms in the Welsh Development Area using qualifying premises have since March 1972 been eligible for regional development grants on plant and machinery.